Hannah Lorenzo has been a K-8 educator for over 15 years, specializing in English Language development. Outside of school, she has worked with children in arts and dance programs, community gardens, and in refugee newcomer programs. Hannah is a Jewish author who is passionate about interfaith work and is part of various multifaith organizations. She loves traveling to learn about other cultures and believes that in our global community we are all connected. Hannah lives right outside of Philadelphia, where she spends much of her time admiring the city's murals and mosaics. She lives with her husband and two awesome children. You can learn more about Hannah and her books at HannahLorenzoBooks.com. Nabi H. Aliis a Tamil-American illustrator who enjoys creating diverse works that showcase an array of cultures and people. His interest in illustration started when he realized he could help create representation in the arts and in media for minorities. He is very passionate about working with characters he wishes he had seen in books when he was a child. Usually he illustrates digitally, but he also has a secret love of inks, color pencil, and acrylic paints. His favorite thing about art is experimenting with color and what the right colors can do to make a piece magical. His hobbies include doll collecting, reading, and learning about South Asian mythology and folklore. Nabi lives in southern California.
