Nikki Grimes is the recipient of the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her distinguished works include the ALA Notable book
What Is Goodbye?, as well as the novels
Jazmin's Notebook,
Dark Sons, and
The Road to Paris, all of them Coretta Scott King Author Honor Books. She won the Coretta Scott King Author Award for
Bronx Masquerade. Ms. Grimes lives in Corona, California. Visit Nikki at NikkiGrimes.com.
Bryan Collier is a beloved illustrator known for his unique style combining watercolor and detailed collage. He is a four-time Caldecott Honor recipient for
Trombone Shorty,
Dave the Potter,
Martin's Big Words, and
Rosa. His books have won many other awards as well, including six Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards. His recent books include
By and By,
Thurgood,
The Five O'Clock Band, and
Between the Lines. He lives in New York with his family.