Farhana Zia

Farhana Zia spent her early years in Hyderabad, India, and her stories blend humor and tradition, memories and contemporary moments. A retired elementary school teacher, she is the author of picture books and middle grade novels. She lives in Massachusetts and enjoys reading, writing, and making French macarons.

Stephanie Fizer Coleman is an illustrator with a penchant for playful color and rich texture. Having grown up in a rural area surrounded by nature, it's no surprise that furry and feathered creatures are her favorite subjects to draw. She has created the art for many children's books, including Lali's Feather, Bird Count, and Bioblitz. When she's not drawing, Steph can be found sipping tea and reading books. She lives in West Virginia with her husband and two dogs.