Katherine Jumbe is a first-time author who loves to read, travel, sing, play volleyball, and hike. She is a proud Malawian by birth and a bona fide Minnesotan by survival of many winters. Picture books were her first window into the world, the inspiration for countless adventures and imaginings, and a wellspring of beautiful memories with her late mom.Author residence: Minneapolis, MNShana Dixon is a passionate artist from a small town in southern New Jersey. After graduating with a BFA in Film and Animation, she has worked on a number of projects for major animation studios. From animated tv series, to short films, and now children’s books, Shana is dedicated to showcasing Black joy through imaginative storytelling.Illustrator residence: Los Angeles, CA

"The story itself unravels with the thoughtful wisdom and familiarity of an African proverb... An easy bedtime tale with a special affection for nighttime. "– Kirkus

Katherine Jumbe is a first-time author who loves to read, travel, sing, play volleyball, and hike. She is a proud Malawian by birth and a bona fide Minnesotan by survival of many winters. Picture books were her first window into the world, the inspiration for countless adventures and imaginings, and a wellspring of beautiful memories with her late mom.Author residence: Minneapolis, MNShana Dixon is a passionate artist from a small town in southern New Jersey. After graduating with a BFA in Film and Animation, she has worked on a number of projects for major animation studios. From animated tv series, to short films, and now children’s books, Shana is dedicated to showcasing Black joy through imaginative storytelling.Illustrator residence: Los Angeles, CA

"The story itself unravels with the thoughtful wisdom and familiarity of an African proverb... An easy bedtime tale with a special affection for nighttime. "– Kirkus

Katherine Jumbe is a first-time author who loves to read, travel, sing, play volleyball, and hike. She is a proud Malawian by birth and a bona fide Minnesotan by survival of many winters. Picture books were her first window into the world, the inspiration for countless adventures and imaginings, and a wellspring of beautiful memories with her late mom.Author residence: Minneapolis, MNShana Dixon is a passionate artist from a small town in southern New Jersey. After graduating with a BFA in Film and Animation, she has worked on a number of projects for major animation studios. From animated tv series, to short films, and now children’s books, Shana is dedicated to showcasing Black joy through imaginative storytelling.Illustrator residence: Los Angeles, CA

"The story itself unravels with the thoughtful wisdom and familiarity of an African proverb... An easy bedtime tale with a special affection for nighttime. "– Kirkus