Taylor Darks is a sociology doctoral candidate at Florida State University. She writes stories that she would have loved as a child in hopes of inspiring the next generation of Black girls to feel confident in themselves. When she’s not writing or studying, she’s probably dreaming about Skyline Chili from her hometown of Cincinnati or getting inspired by the antics of her furry sidekicks Gremlin, Luna, and Nonna. You can visit her online at taylordarks.com.

Sharee Miller is an illustrator and author best known for her acclaimed picture book Don’t Touch My Hair. Her other books include Princess Hair, Michelle’s Garden: How the First Lady Planted Seeds of Change, and the graphic novel series Curlfriends. Sharee grew up in St. Thomas, where she was inspired by the bright colors and sunshine of the Caribbean. You can visit her online at shareemiller.com.