Melanie Romero

Melanie Romero is a trilingual writer based in Orange County with overseas connections in Mexico City, Paris, and London. It was during childhood weekend trips to Randy's $1-a-book stall at the OC Market Place that she discovered a passion for reading and, eventually, writing. Today, she serves as the Editor at Lil' Libros. In her free time, she can be found indulging in challah and kanelbullar or getting lost among the shelves of independent bookstores.

Cassie Gonzales is a Mexican Jewish illustrator and designer. She received her BFA from Pratt Institute and has worked as a book cover designer ever since. Cassie lives and works in a small apartment in New York City. J is for Janucá is her debut as a picture book illustrator.