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Traci N. Todd is a Sibert Honor–winning writer and book editor whose work focuses on Black culture and social justice. Her books Nina: A Story of Nina Simone, illustrated by Christian Robinson, and Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes, illustrated by Shannon Wright, both won the Coretta Scott King Honor Award. She lives in New York City.You can visit her at TraciTodd.com.Vashti Harrison won the Caldecott Medal and the Coretta Scott King Honor Award, and was a National Book Award Finalist for Big, which she authored and illustrated. She is also a two-time recipient of the NAACP Image Award for Literary Work for Children and has created many New York Times bestselling books. She lives in New York City.You can visit her online at VashtiHarrison.com or follow her on Instagram @VashtiHarrison.

Loveis Wise (he/they) is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, creative director, and illustrator. Their work has been featured in publications like The New Yorker, TIME, and The New York Times. They’ve illustrated several picture books, including The People Remember by Ibi Zoboi, which won the Coretta Scott King Honor Award, and Girls on the Rise by Amanda Gorman, which was a New York Times bestseller. One with You is their author-illustrated debut. They live, draw, and dream in Los Angeles.Please visit them at LoveisWise.com or on Instagram @LoveisWise.