Chris Raschka is the creator of many distinguished and award-winning books for children. He has received two Caldecott Medals: for "The Hello, Goodbye Window", by Norton Juster; and for his own "A Ball for Daisy". He also received a Caldecott Honor for "Yo! Yes"? Five of his titles have been named "New York Times" Best Illustrated Children's Books. Chris Raschka was the US nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2012 and 2016. He lives in NYC with his family.