Pat Mora has published over thirty-five books that have earned immense praise. Her recent books include Bookjoy, Wordjoy; The Remembering Day/ El Día de los Muertos; andWater Rolls. Her titles have appeared on the ALA Notable Books list, the Texas Bluebonnet Master List, been awarded Pura Belpre honors, been placed on the Notable Books for a Global Society list, and have been honored by the International Latino Book Awards, the Tomas Rivera Mexican American Book Awards, and the Americas Book Awards, and much more. A literacy advocate excited about sharing what she calls “bookjoy,” she founded the annual Children’s Day, Book Day—in Spanish, El día de los niños, El día de los libros, “Día.” Pat is a popular speaker about creativity, inclusivity, and bookjoy. She is always working on new books. She lives in Santa Fe, NM. Visit patmora.com and @patmora_author on Twitter.

Alyssa Bermudez is a born-and-bred New Yorker living down under in Tassie! She studied illustration and animation at the Fashion Institute of Technology. As an illustrator and art teacher for students aged 5–75+, she strives to put the KA-POW into stories and learning. She illustrated the popular "Lucia the Luchadora" series and the "Amelia Chamelia" series. Her work can be found amongst books, fabrics, walls, and beyond. She currently resides in stunning Hobart, Australia where adventures await each day. Visit alyssabermudezart.com and @bermudezbahama on Twitter and Instagram.