Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl was born to Ugandan parents in Cambridge, Massachusetts. After receiving a master's degree in diplomacy, she began working in international development in east and southern Africa. She currently works as a technical writer and editor for international organizations as well as a children's book author. She lives in Tanzania, with her husband and daughter. Tammy Taylor is an illustrator who enjoys drawing children's books and manga-style comics. When she isn't drawing, she teaches others about comics and makes games. She lives and works in London.