I Am One

Susan Verde is a New York Times bestselling children's author, mindfulness and yoga educator, and former teacher. She is the creator of the bestselling I Am series, including I Am Human, I Am Love, I Am Courage, I Am Peace, I Am Me, I Am We, and more. Through stories rooted in mindfulness, empathy, self-awareness, and compassion, she aims to help children build emotional resilience and develop tools for navigating the world with kindness and confidence. She lives in East Hampton, New York.

Peter H. Reynolds is a bestselling author, illustrator, and creative educator whose beloved books include The Dot, Ish, The Word Collector, and the I Am series. His distinctive artwork and uplifting storytelling have inspired millions of readers around the world to embrace creativity, self-expression, empathy, and possibility. Reynolds has illustrated every book in Susan Verde's I Am series, helping bring its messages of mindfulness, compassion, courage, and community to life for young readers. He lives in Massachusetts.