Robert Skead is the author of several popular sports books for children, inlcuding Mighty Might Bounces Back . When he's not crafting stories, Robert can often be found at schools speaking with children and adults about creative writing and the importance of discovering one's talents for a fulfilled life. He lives with his wife and family in New Jersey. Visit him at www.robertskead.com and follow him on Facebook: @RobertJSkead and Twitter: @ElvesCantTweet.

Mike "Mighty Mike" Simmel is a professional show basketball player with the Harlem Wizards and a featured performer at halftime shows, camps, and school assemblies throughout the country. He is also one of three million Americans living with epilepsy. Mike serves as a national spokesperson for epilepsy awareness and speaks on behalf of the Epilepsy Foundation of America and its affiliates at many events and youth camps across the country. He is the founder of the Bounce Out the Stigma Project, Inc, a non-profit that runs summer basketball camps for children with special needs. Visit him at www.mightymikebasketball.com and follow him on Facebook: @MightMikeSimmel and Twitter: @MikeSimmel11.