José and El Perro (José and El Perro English With Some Spanish)

Silvia López (she/her) was born in Cuba and moved to Miami as a child. Her lifelong love of books turned into a career as a children's librarian until, later in life, she became a children's author. López is an eclectic writer whose work reflects her interest in animals, history, folk tales, and people who have overcome obstacles to achieve great things. Her books include Just Right Family: An Adoption Story (Florida Book Award 2018, illustrated by Ziyue Chen); Handimals: Animals in Art and Nature (a collaboration with Italian artist Guido Daniele); Queen of Tejano Music: Selena, which received the Florida Book Award in 2020 (English and Spanish, illustrated by Paola Escobar); Pacho Nacho (bilingual, illustrated by Pablo Pino); My Little Golden Book about Frida Kahlo (English and Spanish, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri); and My Little Golden Book about Sonia Sotomayor (English and Spanish, illustrated by Nomar Perez).

Susan Rose (she/her) is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer for The Band's Visit and co-producer of the upcoming Broadway musical Sing Street. She has also produced Tony-nominated Broadway shows, including the original Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Coat, Hurlyburly, and Blood Knot. She co-produced the Drama Desk-winning musical The Last Five Years. Susan has enjoyed a successful film career as a producer as well. Several of her films have been nominated for and won Emmy Awards, including Cooler Climate and Jack.

Gloria Félix (she/her) was born and raised in Uruapan, a beautiful small city in Michoacán, Mexico, one of her biggest artistic inspirations. After earning her bachelor's degree in Animation and Digital Art, Gloria moved to San Francisco to pursue an MFA in Visual Development. Besides children's books, she makes art for the animation industry. Her hobbies include walking, life drawing, and plein-air painting with her partner and friends. Currently she lives and paints in Guadalajara, Mexico.