Barbara DaCosta

From lighthearted children's books to adult mysteries, award-winning author Barbara DaCosta enjoys looking at the odd, quirky things in life. DaCosta's newest book is NIGHT SHADOWS, the touching story of an intergenerational friendship, DaCosta's third collaboration with Caldecott Medalist Ed Young. Their previous work includes

Mighty Moby

(a Minnesota Book Awards finalist) and bestseller

Nighttime Ninja,

, winner of the Children's Choice Award.