Norene Paulson writes picture books that celebrate friendship, acceptance, and inclusion. She is the author of Benny's True Colors and What's Silly Hair Day with No Hair? A former language arts teacher, Norene is passionate about sharing her love of words with young readers. She's a member of SCBWI and lives in Iowa. Maria Mola is an illustrator from Barcelona currently living in Boston with her husband and their three children. She has illustrated Sparkle Boy, Maya Papaya, Koala Challah, and more.