With a passion for early childhood education and a heart for creativity, Sara Damme (Belgium) is the driving force behind the website and blog Juf Sara (www.juf-sara.be, @juf_sara_). Her mission is to develop educational materials that inspire and support both teachers and parents in the development of toddlers and preschoolers. As Juf Sara, she offers a wide range of themes and materials, from seasonal activities to specific teaching aids for preschoolers. Her goal is to make learning more fun and accessible, with materials that perfectly match the experiences of young children. In addition to her online offerings, Sara also has written several books. In these stories, Sara brings together fantasy and education, so that children can discover and learn through play. Through her massively successful Instagram account, she takes followers into her world as a preschool teacher and creator of educational content.

Barbara Bongini was born in Milan, Italy. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be an artist. She attended an arts high school and later studied illustration at the European Institute of Design. After graduation, she pursued a career in children’s publishing, illustrating books for U.S. and Italian publishing houses. She also has experience in advertising, animation, interactive book design, and has even created an album on modern art for children. When she isn’t busy illustrating, Barbara loves spending time with her two kids, going to bookstores, and building her own illustrated books library.