Stuart J. Murphy is a visual learning specialist. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he has a strong background in design and art direction. He also has extensive experience in the world of educational publishing. Drawing on all these talents, Stuart J. Murphy brings a unique perspective to the MathStart series. In MathStart books, pictures do more than tell stories; they teach math.Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Boston.
Lynne Avril Cravath was born and grew up in Montana. Her father was an artist and Lynne followed in his path graduating from the art school at the University of Montana in Missoula. Lynne spent many years as a freelance graphic artist before she began illustrating children's books. She shows her paintings at the Paulina Miller Studio Gallery in Phoenix. Her books have been selected for awards by the Junior Library Guild, the Society of School Librarians International, the Children's Book Council, and the Oppenheimer Toy Portfolio. Lynne Cravath lives in Arizona.