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Wendy W. Nelson was born in Raymond, Alberta, Canada. She holds a PhD in family therapy and gerontology and was a professor of marriage and family therapy for twenty-five years, the last thirteen at Brigham Young University. In 2006, she married Elder Russell M. Nelson, who was then a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; he became President of the Church in 2018. Sister Nelson has served as a stake Relief Society president, as a stake Primary president, and as chair of the BYU Women’s Conference in 1999 and 2000. She is the author of several best-selling books, including Change Your Questions, Change Your Life; Rock-Solid Relationships; and Covenant Keepers.
Brandon Dorman is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Wizard. He graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho, where he studied fine art and illustration. He and his wife, Emily, have three children and live in Washington, where he enjoys working as a freelance illustrator. His work has appeared in children s books and on numerous covers, including Pingo, The Candy Shop War, and the Fablehaven series.