Callie B. Dean is a writer, researcher, and musician living in Shreveport, Louisiana. She has a master's degree in community arts and more than a decade of experience leading STEM and arts education programs for children and youth of all ages. Using words, numbers, and pictures, she loves to tell stories that spark curiosity and encourage readers to explore their world.

Ana is freelance illustrator and art teacher based in North Carolina. She specializes in book publishing, editorial art, and visual storytelling, creating vibrant, joyful imagery inspired by color, imagination, and humor. Since 2020, she's worked with clients including The Washington Post, Penguin Random House, Hulu, and Scholastic, and have illustrated more than 15 books. She has earned her BFA in Illustration from Jacksonville University in 2021.