Anna Membrino was born and raised in Washington, DC. She attended Sidwell Friends School there, then Connecticut College in New London, CT where she studied Environmental Writing & Literature and Philosophy. In addition to her work as an editor and author, Anna coaches Ultimate Frisbee at New York University and plays the sport competitively. She lives in New York City. Joy Hwang Ruiz is an illustrator and artist who started @momisdrawing on Instagram to capture the magic of new parenthood. Her illustrations are inspired by the love and fleeting, funny moments families share, and celebrate Joy's passion for diversity. She is the illustrator of the picture book, Every Little Letter. As an immigrant to the U.S. whose family was separated when she was a young woman, Joy knows first-hand the importance of tearing down walls. She lives with her family in Southern California.