Parks for the people: how frederick law olmsted designed america - elizabeth partridge

Elizabeth Partridge is a National Book Award finalist, Printz Honor Winner, and author of several nonfiction books for children, including Restless Spirit: The Life and Work of Dorothea Lange; This Land Was Made for You and Me: The Life and Songs of Woody Guthrie; John Lennon: All I Want is the Truth; Marching for Freedom: Walk Together, Children, and Dont You Grow Weary, and Boots on the Ground: Americas War in Vietnam .

She lives in the San Francisco Bay area.

Becca Stadtlander is an illustrator and fine artist inspired by the beauty of everyday objects, the comforts of home, and the lush colors and landscapes of far-off places.

Her work is featured in childrens and adult books, editorial publications, stationery, home-decor products, and book covers.

She attended the Maryland Institute College of Art and currently lives and works in her hometown of Covington, Kentucky.