Meta Herrick Carlson is a gifted poet and empathetic pastor. She is the author of Ordinary Blessings, Speak It Plain, and Ordinary Blessings for Parents. Her ministry is rooted in a love for meaningful ritual, accessible language, and healthy communities. Her theology is informed by the sacred work of recovery groups and the embodied stories of survivors of sexual violence. You can find all three of Meta’s published books here on Amazon. Meta laughs at her own jokes and packs extra snacks just in case. She and her family live in Minneapolis on Dakota Land.

Clara Anganuzzi was raised in the Seychelles Islands, where she would draw on every surface she could find. She has always had a fond love for the sea and all types of critters, who often inhabit her drawings. Clara now spends her days doodling in her plant-filled studio overlooking Bristol. She is the author-illustrator of The Ocean Gardener and Strong. She also illustrated Dear Earth by Isabel Otter and How to be Brave by Karl Newson.