The First Cat in Space and the Baby Pirate's Revenge: A Graphic Novel - Hardcover

Mac Barnett is the ninth National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. He is a New York Times-bestselling author of more than 60 books for children. His picture books include two Caldecott Honor-winning collaborations with Jon Klassen: Extra Yarn and Sam & Dave Dig a Hole. Mac lives in Oakland, California. His website is macbarnett.com.

Shawn Harris is an award-winning author and illustrator of books for kids. His authorial debut Have You Ever Seen A Flower, was called a "stunning tour de force..." by The New York Times, and received a Caldecott Honor, while The Eyes and the Impossible, a #1 New York Times bestseller, written by Dave Eggers, was awarded the John Newbery Medal. The National Museum of Wildlife Art gave Shawn the Bull-Bransom Award, for excellence in the field of children's book illustration with a focus on nature and wildlife for A Polar Bear in the Snow, by Mac Barnett, with whom he also creates The New York Times bestselling The First Cat In Space graphic novel series. Shawn lives in Half Moon Bay, California. When he's not making books, he likes to sing, surf, and play racquetball.