Gideon Sterer is a New York Times bestselling author who grew up in the woods of upstate New York. Not too far away, his parents owned a wildlife discovery center where he would run around after-hours and let the animals out. Visit him online at gideonsterer.com.

Marcos Farina is an Argentine illustrator and graphic designer currently based in Valencia, Spain. He studied graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires, where he also worked as a professor for fourteen years. His book Dime cómo vuelas was recognized by The White Ravens in 2019 and awarded Best Illustrated Book by IBBY Argentina. Additionally, his work has been selected for the Bologna Children's Book Fair and by the Society of Illustrators in New York. Most recently, his book La manzana was included in the DPICTUS Unpublished Picturebook Showcase.