Reem Faruqi

Reem Faruqi is the ALA Notable author of Lailah's Lunchbox, Amira's Picture Day and more! Of Pakistani descent, Reem immigrated to the United States from the United Arab Emirates when she was thirteen years old. Reem is also a teacher and photographer who loves to doodle. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and three daughters.

Nadia Alam is an illustrator who is also a first-generation Bangladeshi Canadian, mother, and former educator. She strongly believes in diverse representation and is committed to the intersection of illustration arts, education, and social justice. She lives in Toronto, with her husband, daughter, son, and dog, Momo.