Carole Boston Weatherford is a children's book author and poet who often tells the stories of African American historical figures and events. Weatherford's books have received a variety of awards, including Caldecott Honors for Freedom in Congo Square and Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom . You can learn more about Carole at cbweatherford.com. Alea Marley is a children's illustrator living and working in England. She loves creating whimsical scenes that are filled with patterns, texture, and bursts of color! Her favorite mediums to work with are chunky pencils, watercolor crayons, and digital brushes.