Kwame Alexander is an Emmy® Award-winning producer, and #1 New York Times bestselling author of 45 books, including J vs. K , an illustrated novel he penned with Jerry Craft, and The Crossover , his Newbery Medal-winning novel turned Disney+ TV series. He is also the executive producer of Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band and Acoustic Rooster: Jazzy Jams , a PBS KIDS special and series of shorts produced by GBH Kids based on his beloved children's book of the same name. A recipient of the 2025 NAACP Image Award, Kwame is the founder of the literacy non-profit One Word at a Time. Daniel Miyares is a critically acclaimed picture book author and illustrator. Some of his books include: Float, Night Out , That is My Dream , and Bring Me A Rock! . Daniel has been called ". a master of visual storytelling.

"-Jody Hewston, Kinderlit, and ". enchanting, versatile" - The New York Times . He believes that our stories have the power to connect us all. Daniel's story currently takes place in Lenexa, KS with his wife, their two wonderful children, and a dog named Violet that gives them all a run for their money. To find out more visit danielmiyares.com or stop by @danielmiyaresdoodles on Instagram.