Natalie Hodgson is an Indigenous Black Nova Scotian mother, partner, author, counsellor, educator, and Impact of Race and Culture Assessor. She has a passion for literacy and its value in children's growth and well-being. Hodgson believes that children need to see themselves reflected in the books they read.

Rajean Willis is a proud Indigenous Black Nova Scotian woman from the communities of Truro and East Preston, Nova Scotia. She is a devoted partner, mother, social work clinician, author, scholar, and educator. Willis cares deeply about developing and promoting culturally specific opportunities for Black children and youth and values the need for cultural representation. She currently lives in North Preston, Nova Scotia.

Sahle Robinson is a children's book illustrator and series director, senior storyboard artist, and character concept designer for television animation. Based in Toronto, Robinson, his wife, and his children also contribute to various community art-related projects.