Victoria Perla is an award-winning advertising and freelance writer. She openly admits to being an idealist, which to this day fuels her childlike excitement for the magic of Christmas. It also drives the passion she has for inspiring young people to make a difference for the planet right now. Born in New York City, she now lives with her family in New Jersey, where they welcome Santa all year 'round.

Mirna Kantarevic has been an artist since she was a young girl growing up in Bosnia. She studied illustration at the Ringling College of Art & Design in Sarasota, Florida, and looks forward to lending her visual magic to libraries of books.

When Santa Turned Green is now being published by Thomas Nelson Inc. under the same exacting standards. It is proudly printed and bound in the United States on 100% recycled paper (50% pcw) with soy-based inks.

For more information go to www.ThomasNelson.com

FAO Schwarz of New York was so inspired by When Santa Turned Green, they created a line of earth-friendly toys to keep the message alive all year long. Like the book, FAO's puzzle and nesting cubes are made of 100% recycled paper and soy inks. The plush items are made with soy and organic fibers and fruit & vegetable dyes. All items have been made in a socially responsible manner.

See the full toy collection at FAO Schwarz