Gary Larson is an American cartoonist best known for his single-panel comic series, The Far Side. It ran internationally in over 1,900 newspapers for 15 years, from 1980 to 1995.

Farley Mowat (1921-2014) was a prominent Canadian author and environmentalist known for his captivating writings about the Canadian North, nature, and social issues. He achieved immense popularity with books like Never Cry Wolf and People of the Deer, captivating readers with his vivid descriptions and passionate advocacy for wildlife and indigenous communities.

James Herriot, the beloved author of the All Creatures Great and Small series, was more than just a writer. He was a real-life veterinarian whose experiences in the Yorkshire Dales of England formed the basis for his heartwarming and humorous stories.