Rajani LaRocca was born in Bangalore, India, and immigrated to the United States when she was a baby. She is the author of several books for young readers, including the Newbery Honor Book Red, White, and Whole and the picture books I'll Go and Come Back, illustrated by Sara Palacios, and Masala Chai, Fast and Slow, illustrated by Neha Rawat. Rajani LaRocca lives in eastern Massachusetts with her family. Find her online at www.rajanilarocca.com

Nadia Alam is a first-generation Bangladeshi Canadian illustrator whose work reflects the intersection of illustration arts, education, and social justice. She lives in Toronto with her husband, daughter, son, and dog named Momo. Find her online at www.nadiaalamillustration.com.