Annie Barrows has written either twenty-seven or twenty-nine books, depending on how you define the word ""book."" Most of them are for kids; she has written picture books, chapter books, mid-grade books, and even a book for teenagers. Like Iggy, she would go to great lengths to protect her candy, but unlike Iggy, she would never ever eat a banana Laffy Taffy. Sam Ricks is the illustrator of the Geisel Award-winner Don't Throw it to Mo! and the Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face books. He lives with his family in Utah. Twitter @Samuelricks / Website samricks.com
The pace and energy of Barrows' narrative matches Iggy's focused enthusiasm for his (somewhat ill-conceived) plan . . . Ricks' cartoon illustrations are a lively and hilarious complement to Iggy's thoughts and experiences. . . Iggy's charm is substantial. . . Genuine and energetic. -Kirkus Reviews, starred review