Folbre, Carol Wright: - Carol Wright Folbre is a writer and (former) consultant. She is a graduate of the University of Sussex, Trinity University, and Principia College. She lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Shihab Nye, Naomi: -

Naomi Shihab Nye is the author of numerous poetry collections and the author of several books of poetry and fiction for children. Her honors include the Wallace Stevens Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Academy of American Poets, the Charity Randall Citation from the International Poetry Forum, the National Book Critics Circle Lifetime Achievement Award, and numerous Pushcart Prizes. She lives in San Antonio.