Ebony Joy Wilkins is an award-winning children’s book author, educator, and writing coach. She has written education research, English Language Arts curriculum, 2 books for adults, and 13 books for young children including Zora, the Story Keeper, and If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad.
 
Tinuke Fagborun is a British Nigerian illustrator. Her style has developed over time to incorporate her heritage, borrowing from its rich history, color, textiles and intricate patterns. Tinuke’s art is a colorful and optimistic response to the dominant narrative surrounding women of color in media and the art world. She creates illustrations in which women are uncensored, empowered, otherworldly, and the architects of their own rich stories.