Anastasia Suen is the author of LEE & LOW's Baby Born, a Smithsonian magazine "Notable Book for Children," as well as many other children's books. She lives in Plano, Texas, with her husband and their two children. To find out more about Anastasia Suen, visit her Web site: www.asuen.com

Farah Aria was born in San Gabriel, California. Once a schoolteacher, Farah is now a full-time illustrator. Coming from a diverse background herself including Iranian, Mexican, and African American roots, Farah loves to illustrate children of varying ethnic backgrounds. She researched this book by counting coins and eating lots of ice cream with her son. Farah lives in South Pasadena, California, with her husband and son. Visit her online at faraharia.com or at her blog.