Born in an Arctic wilderness camp and of Inuit ancestry, Rachel Qitsualik--Tinsley is a scholar specializing in world religions and cultures. Her numerous articles and books concerning Inuit magic and lore have earned her a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Of Scottish--Mohawk ancestry, Sean Qitsualik--Tinsley is a folklorist and fantasist, specializing in mythology, magic, and Inuit lore. He has won an award for writing short science--fiction ("Green Angel"), but his focus is on fiction and non--fiction for a young audience. Alan Cook is an illustrator and visual developer. He lives in Portland, Oregon.