Tara Dairman writes middle-grade novels and picture books about kids with strong passions and big questions about the world. Her books have been named to best-of-the-year lists by A Mighty Girl, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, and more. Tara holds a BA in creative writing from Dartmouth College and has traveled to more than ninety countries. After a few years of adventuring around North America in an RV, Tara and her family now live in Colorado.

Olivia Amoah is an illustrator born and raised in northern Ontario. She completed her studies at Sheridan College where she received a BFA in Animation and proceeded to work as an animator and designer for TV. In recent days, she also pursues a career in illustration -- aiming to create humorous stories and illustrations, as well as work that serves as a connection to her African heritage. When she isn't working, she enjoys longboarding, cooking extravagant meals, or sipping tea at the local coffee shops. She has a dog named Penny and a big aquarium full of her favorite fish.