Darren Farrell is the author-illustrator of the award-winning picture book Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib as well as Thank You, Octopus and Stop Following Me, Moon! Originally from North Carolina, he has also lived in New York City and South Korea.

Maya Tatsukawa is a children's book illustrator and designer residing just outside of Boston. Her debut picture book, The Bear in My Family, was published in May 2020.