JEN CULLERTON JOHNSON is a writer, educator, and environmentalist with an MFA in Nonfiction Writing and an MEd in Curriculum Development. She has taught in countries all over the world, including Argentina, Ecuador, and Japan. Johnson currently teaches at an inner-city elementary school in Chicago, Illinois, where she also conducts writing workshops. She is inspired by Wangari Maathai's dedication to women and the environment.
SONIA LYNN SADLER is a full-time illustrator and fine artist. Growing up with a father in the military, she lived in five different states and traveled to many different countries. Currently splitting time between Maryland and New Jersey, Sadler focuses on artwork exploring the cultures, lives, and stories of peoples of African descent. Her unique style reflects a variety of techniques and mediums-from watercolor to scratchboard-and draws color and pattern inspiration from quilts.