Helena Harastova is a writer, translator, and mother. She graduated in Dramaturgy from the Janacek Academy of Music and Performing Arts, having previously worked for the National Theatre in Brno, Czech Republic. Her most unusual pastime is proofreading texts for errors in spelling, grammar, and style.

Dita Vopradova is a Czech illustrator celebrated for her playful drawings that delight children and adults alike. She creates illustrations for books and educational programs, including Toinou by Robert François and A River with Loose Hair by Honza Vojtko. Known for her detailed and colorful style, Dita studied art history with a focus on medieval art at Charles University. Finding inspiration in art, architecture, nature, and her daughter Anna, she lives in Prague.