Janice and
Tom Shefelman collaborated on several children's books before Tom's death in 2017, including
A Paradise Called Texas and
Sophie's War (both Eakin Press). Their titles have received many honors, including New York Library Best Book for the Teen Age, CBC Notable Book, and IRA Children's Choice awards. The husband-wife team lived and worked in Texas, where Janice still resides. Visit their website at
shefelmanbooks.com.