Valerie Ellis is the co-founder of a multi-author blog, Our Everyday Parables, which encourages and supports parents in using children's literature to spark authentic conversations about faith and compassion with their kids.

Jennifer Bricking is an artist currently living in Seattle, Washington. She works as a concept artist for video games and as an illustrator for young adult and middle grade books, picture books, magazines and ads. When she's not drawing, Jen likes to travel, ride her bike, skateboard and explore the Pacific Northwest and beyond.