Nicolas Schuff is an Argentinian author of many books for children, including adaptations of classics such as Alice in Wonderland, Frankenstein, and Treasure Island. The picture book How to Reach the Moon (Amazon Crossing Kids), his English-language debut, received a starred review from Horn Book Magazine, and its Spanish edition was named to the New York Public Library Best Books in Spanish list. He lives in Buenos Aires. Follow him on Instagram @pajarofantasma.
Mariana Ruiz Johnson has created or co-created over a dozen books for children, including The Book that Kibo Wrote (Eerdmans), While You Are Sleeping (Chronicle), Run, Little Chaski! (Barefoot), and I Know a Bear (Schwartz & Wade). Mariana lives in Argentina, where she teaches illustration at the University of Buenos Aires. Follow her on Instagram @marianaruizjohnson.
Lawrence Schimel has written or translated over 300 books, including Ninos, 9 Kilometers, and the Batchelder Honor Book Different (all Eerdmans). He is also the translator of Nicolas Schuff and Ana Senders How to Reach the Moon (Amazon Crossing Kids)and of Mariana Ruiz Johnsons The Book that Kibo Wrote (Eerdmans) Lawrences 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.

