Pope Francis, The New York Times bestselling author of, among other titles, Dear Pope Francis , was head of the Roman Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025. A global voice for compassion, justice, and peace, Francis's life and ministry were dedicated to lifting up the marginalized, protecting the planet, and sharing the transformative power of love, especially with children. Paul A. Reynolds is CEO of Fablevision Studios, where he oversees creative strategy on all major initiatives, as well as overseeing the many teams who execute on that vision. He also teaches digital media production at Boston College, where he has been inspiring students for nearly two decades to use media, storytelling, and technology to tell "stories that matter, stories that move." He lives with his family in Dedham, Massachusetts, where they run a book and toy shop called the Blue Bunny. Peter H. Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of beloved children's books including The Dot , Ish , and The Word Collector .

His stories and art inspire children to celebrate individuality and creativity, embrace kindness, and share their unique gifts with the world.