Maria is the founder of Little Wingmen Press, LLC, and the author of the Zooming Zoey & Wingman Willie Military Adventure Series. A seven-year U.S. Air Force veteran, she was always the special ‘add-on’—woven into the military families of her closest friends and their children.

From trampoline time and pretend play to endless rounds of ‘hot lava monster,’ she grew to love the imagination of children, inspiring much of this series.

Ever since reading the Beano comic as a child, Garry has wanted to be an illustrator and he has been fortunate to have been doing so for the past 12 years.

This is the 35th book he’s illustrated and his images are usually characterised by vibrant colours and a playful, engaging style, suitable for a wide range of audiences.

“I love the challenge of starting with a blank page and making it come to life.”

Jackson is a designer and 3D-printing specialist from Wilton, Maine, who grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and runs JD’s 3D Prints. He creates a wide range of custom 3D-printed products and enjoys collaborating on creative, community-driven projects.

Jackson partnered with author Maria Volodkevich to design a custom 3D magnet included with the first 50 Operation: Care Package book orders.