Caroline Clarke is a printmaker, graphic designer and musician. Originally from British Columbia, she has been a vital part of the craft, artistic and music communities of Newfoundland and Labrador for 20 years. She is regularly commissioned to produce artwork for the annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival. For several years she served on the board of the then-St. John's Folk Arts Council, and she was instrumental in organizing the Folk Festival's successful (albeit briefly-held) bid for the Guinness World Record for the most accordion players performing in one place at one time. The Mystery of the Portugugese Waltzes is her first published children's book project.