Chris Ayala-Kronos is a writer and children’s book editor. They have been working in the children’s book industry for a decade and hold an MFA in Writing for Children from Simmons University. Chris lives in Boston, Massachusetts.Melita Tirado is a Peruvian American digital illustrator. His work often explores themes of identity, queerness, gender. Originally from Maryland, he currently works from his home studio in Philadelphia.

'This is a great starting point for a topic that is getting a lot of notice.’ – School Library Journal

Chris Ayala-Kronos is a writer and children’s book editor. They have been working in the children’s book industry for a decade and hold an MFA in Writing for Children from Simmons University. Chris lives in Boston, Massachusetts.Melita Tirado is a Peruvian American digital illustrator. His work often explores themes of identity, queerness, gender. Originally from Maryland, he currently works from his home studio in Philadelphia.

'This is a great starting point for a topic that is getting a lot of notice.’ – School Library Journal