Dr. Hasan Ahmet Gokce earned his BA, MA, and Ph.D. in literary studies. Prior to joining the University of Waterloo, he held professorial positions at various universities in Europe. His research interests encompass literature, literary criticism, and particularly children's literature. Additionally, he has contributed as an editor-in-chief for more than 30 publishing companies, including prominent names such as Egmont Group, Paramus Publishing, YKY, Kabalcı, Timaş, L&M, Tughra Books, Nesil, Atlasia Kids, and many others.

After completing her degree in psychology at Boğaziçi University, Sumeyra Ozcan worked as an editor for several children's publication. Her research interest in the field led her to study in the Communication and Media Research department at Johannes Gutenberg University. After years of research and experience in the field, she moved to North America. Sumeyra is working as a senior editor of the Atlasia Kids Magazine.