Van G. Garrett is the author of
Kicks, his debut picture book, and
Juneteenth. An acclaimed poet, he won the Poetry Question National Chapbook Contest for
Scrap and the Best Book of African American Poetry from the Texas Association of Authors for
49: Wings and Prayers. He is a musician and visual artist.
Reggie Brown is an artist and children’s book illustrator. He has a background in corporate graphic design and is now focusing on illustrating for children. His multicultural upbringing as an African American and Filipino man is what drives his true passion of illustrating children’s stories and bringing underrepresented voices alive through his art. Reggie is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and lives in San Diego, California, where he enjoys eating burritos, watching Star Wars, and spending time with his wife. You can visit him at reggiebrownart.com