Taunya English is a naturalist in Maryland, where she leads outings that celebrate land and culture. Like Honeybird and Pop, Taunya loves birding by ear. The sights and sounds from her nature adventures show up in her stories, and every story is an invitation to come out and play. Follow Taunya's writing at taunyaenglish.substack.com. Her mission: more green stories from Black writers.

Raissa Figueroa is a Coretta Scott King Honor-winning illustrator and graphic designer based in San Diego, California. Her art graces picture books such as Princess Unlimited, by Jacob Sager Weinstein, and Oona, by Kelly DiPucchio. You can learn more at rizzyfig.com.