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Gary R. Gray, Jr.is a poet and educator who writes for young children and adults, and he is the host of the podcast Its Personal. His Boston Globe-Horn Book Honorwinning and critically acclaimed picture book debut,Im Fromwas inspired by growing up in Preston, Nova Scotia, Canadas oldest Black community. He and his wife have been international educators for more than ten years. You can visit him online at garyrgrayjr.com.

Rahele Jomepour Bellis a multi-award-winning Iranian American childrens book creator and illustration professor at the Kansas City Art Institute. She has illustrated several books, includingTo Change a Planet;Books Big Adventure;Our Favorite Day of the Year; andI Will Always BeHer inspiration comes mostly from her childhood, Friday night family gatherings at her grandparents house, and illustrated books from around the world. Rahele is happiest creating illustrations that send the imagination flying, offer a new look at an old idea, and reassure the viewer of their place in this world. You can visit her at rahelestudio.com.

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publish Date: May 26, 2026
• Pages: 40
• Language: English
• Type: Hardback
• EAN/UPC: 9780063089983
• Dimensions: 10.0 X 10.0 X 0.0 inches | 1.0 pounds
• BISAC Categories: Kids