Don't Be Scared

Saadia Faruqi was born in Pakistan and moved to the United States when she was 22 years old. She writes the Yasmin series and popular middle-grade novels such as Yusuf Azeem Is Not A Hero. She was featured by Oprah Magazine as a woman making a difference in her community. Besides writing books for kids, Saadia also loves reading, binge-watching her favorite shows, and taking naps. She lives in Houston with her family.

Shadia Amin is a Colombian comic artist based in GA. She has a Masters Degree in Sequential Art from SCAD. Some of her works include Shiny Misfits, Aggretsuko, Spider-Ham, as well as collaboration on anthologies like When I Was Young and Alloy: Electrum. She graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design, earning her BFA and MFA in Sequential Art. Her work focuses on slice of life and fantasy, with tons of fun and heartfelt moments.