Roseanne Thong is a journalist and English teacher. She has written Round is a Mooncake, Red is a Dragon, One is a Drummer and Wish. John Parra is an award winning illustrator, artist, educator, and designer. He has received honors and accolades from The American Library Association (ALA), The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, The New York’s Society of Illustrators, The Art Directors Club of New York, REFORMA, The Christophers, and Latino Literacy Now. His Hispanic roots and heritage provided a rich cultural palette of inspiring imagery and customs. Mexican mural artists, folk style paintings, pop art designs, outsider art, cultural symbols, surrealist compositions, regional cuisine, music and dance costumes are all visual influences seen in his work.