Susan Verde

Susan Verde is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the I Am series, which includes I Am Human: A Book of Empathy, I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness, and many more. Before she was an author, she was an elementary school teacher and a yoga instructor. She lives in East Hampton, New York, with her three children and pets.

You can visit her online at SusanVerde.com or on social media @SusanVerde.

Naoko Stoop is the artist behind the New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Red Knit Cap Girl and many other beloved books for children. She loves to create using found materials like plywood and brown paper bags. She lives in Brooklyn.

You can visit her online at RedKnitCapGirl.com or on Instagram @NaokoStoop.