Cornelia Maude Spelman, MSW, was a therapist with children and families before turning full-time to writing and art. She has written twelve books for children that help them manage emotions and difficult life situations, and is also the author of two memoirs. Her The Way I Feel series of books for young children, described by reviewers as “sensitive” and “compassionate,” has sold over four million copies and been translated into eleven languages. 

Leticia Plate finds inspiration in the sunny side of things and creates images with a combination of analog and digital techniques. Born in Buenos Aires and raised in Rome, she moved to New York City to study Illustration at School of Visual Arts. She has worked for a variety of illustration markets, from editorial to surface design and everything in between. She has brought influences from multiple languages and cultures to create a unique visual language. Previous clients include the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Whole Foods Market, Chewy, and the American Library Association. She currently lives in Portland, Maine, where she teaches illustration at the Maine College of Arts & Design.