Rodrigo Morlesin is a book designer, author, translator, and children's literature expert. Rodrigo lives with his wife, his cat Lulo, and his dog, Elvis, in Mexico City. Luna Ranchera is his first picture book. Mariana Ruiz Johnson is the author and artist of many books for children including While You Are Sleeping; Run, Little Chaski!: An Inka Trail Adventure; Shhh; Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes; and The Last Hazelnut. She lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with her husband, their two kids, and Cuca, an old black cat.