There's the Rub

Ainissa Ramirez, PhD, is a scientist and science communicator who is passionate about getting the general public excited about science. A graduate of Brown University, she earned her doctorate in materials science and engineering from Stanford. Dr. Ramirez is the author of The Alchemy of Us, an award-winning book for older readers, and Spark: Jim West's Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone, a picture-book biography. She has also written for Forbes, Time, The Atlantic, Scientific American, American Scientist, and Science; explained science headlines on CBS, CNN, NPR, ESPN, and PBS; and given a TED talk on the importance of science education.

Marianna Smith is a Brazilian American illustrator whose cultural heritage and childhood memories inspire her work. She is passionate about telling empowering stories for multicultural audiences. This is her debut book. www.mariannasmith.com