Atinuke was born in Nigeria and spent her childhood in both Africa and the UK. She is the author of the best-selling Anna Hibiscus series, as well as Africa, Amazing Africa, illustrated by Mouni Feddag; B Is for Baby and Catch that Chicken!, both illustrated by Angela Brooksbank; and Hugo, illustrated by Birgitta Sif, among others. Atinuke started her career as an oral storyteller of tales from the African continent; now she writes about contemporary life in Nigeria. Atinuke lives on a mountain overlooking the sea in West Wales. Visit her website at atinuke.co.uk.

Onyinye Iwu is the illustrator of all four Too Small Tola books. She was born in Italy, where she spent most of her childhood, then moved to the UK when she was a teenager. Her parents are Nigerian, and she was raised with a strong Nigerian identity. A teacher by day and an illustrator by night, she enjoys reading books, especially ones that make her laugh. Onyinye Iwu lives in London. Visit her website at onyinyeiwu.com.