Bob Marley (1945–1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He remains the most widely known performer of reggae music. Cedella Marley’s life has always been rooted in music and culture. As the first child of Bob Marley, she has dedicated herself to keeping her father’s message and memory alive. Cedella is a musician as well, performing with the Melody Makers internationally. She lives in Miami, Florida, and has three children. Vanessa Brantley-Newton is the author and illustrator of Let Freedom Sing and Don’t Let Auntie Mabel Bless the Table. She loves to craft, cook, collect vintage children’s books, tell stories, make dolls, and shop. She lives in East Orange, New Jersey.