Andrew Jordan Nance is the author of the critically acclaimed Puppy Mind, The Lion in Me, Mindful Arts in the Classroom (Parallax Press) and The Barefoot King (Shambhala Publications). He is the founder of Mindful Arts San Francisco, a program of the San Francisco Education Fund, which brings volunteers into area schools using storytelling, art, and theater activities. Andrew studied at Mindful Schools and is an active member of the Spirit Rock community in Marin County, California. For more, visit andrewjordannance.com. Anaís Balbás, illustrator, was born in Venezuela and later moved to Puerto Rico where she grew up, studied graphic design and earned her bachelor's degree. Her book illustration credits include Calm McYogi's Farm, Bun Bun the Bunny Music in the Soul and The Things We Can Be, My Helmet and Me. Now residing in the U.S., Anaís is passionate about bringing stories to life through illustrating children's books. For more, visit anaisbalbas.myportfolio.com.