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Baptiste Paul is an award-winning author whose works include The Field, Peace, and Climb On! His books have garnered many starred reviews from Kirkus, Booklist, and School Library Journal. He loves writing stories inspired by his childhood in Saint Lucia and sharing his island culture and Kweyol/Creole language with anyone who will listen. He lives and works in the U.S., but will travel just about anywhere to talk about his books. To learn more, please visit www.baptistepaul.net.

Selina Alko is an award-winning author and illustrator known for blending lyrical storytelling with vibrant mixed-media art. Raised in Vancouver, Canada, she grew up immersed in Turkish and Jewish culture and diverse perspectives continue to shape her work. Selina has created more than twenty-five acclaimed children's books, including I is for Immigrants as author and illustrator, and The Keeper of Stories as illustrator.