Marlee Pinsker

Marlee Pinsker has guided children, teens, and adults in exploring the Bible and its meaning to our lives for many years. She has lived in Buffalo, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Antonio, Jerusalem, and New York. She currently makes her home in Toronto where she continues to teach, and where she received the Teacher of Excellence Award in 2002. In the Days of Sand and Stars is her first book.
For nearly twenty years, Francois Thisdale has worked as an award-winning freelance illustrator, creating images for children's books, news magazines, annual corporate reports, and book covers on behalf of North American and European clients. His trademark multi-textured images are the product of a unique blend of traditional drawing and painting techniques with digital imagery. An experienced musician, he has also composed soundtracks for short films and art exhibits.