**Tami Charles *is the New York Times best-selling author of All Because You Matter *, and numerous books for children and young adults. Her middle-grade debut, Like Vanessa, earned Top-10 spots on the Indies Introduce and Spring Kids' Next lists, three starred reviews, and a Junior Library Guild se...

**Tami Charles *is the New York Times best-selling author of All Because You Matter *, and numerous books for children and young adults. Her middle-grade debut, Like Vanessa, earned Top-10 spots on the Indies Introduce and Spring Kids' Next lists, three starred reviews, and a Junior Library Guild selection. She wrote a YA novel-in-verse, Muted, and a follow-up to All Because You Matter called * We Are Here.*When Tami isn't writing, she can be found presenting at schools both stateside and abroad. Born in Haiti and raised in sunny Florida,Meredith Lucius pulls inspiration from the vibrant cultural aspects both lands offer. The diverse environment of Miami and later Tampa informed her art and instilled a hunger for more representation in books. Meredith's passions primarily focus on encouraging equity through inclusive book illustration and character design. Meredith lives in Kansas City. www.meredithlucius.com