Charles M. Schulz is a legend. He was the hand and heart behind fifty years of Peanuts, which featured one of the world’s most beloved and recognizable casts of cartoon characters, until his death in 2000.

Patty Michaels is a children’s book writer and editor who lives in the New York City area. She loves the beach, coffee, her family, and playing with her dogs.

For over forty years, Scott Jeralds has had a dedicated career in the animation industry. Working for many studios including Hanna-Barbera, Marvel, and Warner Bros., Scott produced and directed several classic cartoon series, earning an Emmy for Freakazoid! and a Humanitas Prize for Static Shock. An accomplished artist and illustrator, Scott has also designed a considerable amount of cartoon-related merchandise, licensing art, and artwork for several comic and children’s book publications, including Scooby-Doo and currently Peanuts.