Beautiful Noise

Lisa Jean Rogers is the author of Beautiful Noise: The Music of John Cage,which received the Golden Kite Honor Award, the Julia Ward Howe Notable Book Award, and three starred reviews; 16 Words, called “a fine introduction to a celebrated American poet” by The New York Times; and the bestselling Elvis Presley: A Little Golden Book Biography. She was inspired to write for children during her career as an elementary school librarian. A former news reporter and editor, Lisa lives near Boston, Massachusetts, with her husband and hound.

Il Sung Na is the author-illustrator of many books for children, including A Book of Sleep; Bird, Balloon, Bear; That’s My Carrot, and A Book of Babies, all of which received at least one starred review. The New York Times has praised that Il Sung “brings fresh energy to the familiar.” Originally from South Korea, Il Sung studied illustration at Kingston University in London, and now lives in Kansas City with his wife, where he spends time teaching illustration courses at the Kansas City Art Institute.