Nuria Figueras has a graduate degree in journalism and is currently the editor of the Spanish childrens magazine El Tatano. Her writing has been recognized with the Merce Llimona and Comte Kurt prizes. The Visit is Nurias English-language debut and has been translated into over ten other languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Turkish, Slovenian, Portuguese, and Dutch. Nuria lives in Barcelona, Spain. Visit her website at nuriafigueras.com.
Anna Font is a Spanish illustrator who has thrice been shortlisted as a finalist at the Bologna Childrens Book Fair. She previously worked with Nuria on the magazine El Tatano, and she was delighted when Nuria reached out to collaborate on a new project for the Compostela International competition--the original version of The Visit. Anna lives in Barcelona, Spain. The Visit is her English-language debut. Visit her website at annafont.net and follow her on Instagram @annafontgarcia.
Lawrence Schimel has written or translated over 300 books, including Ninos, 9 Kilometers, and the Batchelder Honor Book Different (all Eerdmans). His works have received many awards, including three PEN Translates Awards, two SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards, and two Americas Award Honors. Lawrence lives in Madrid, Spain. Follow him on Bluesky @lawrenceschimel.bksy.social.