Debbie Zapata, LCSW, works as a counselor in Austin, Texas, assisting families with childrenwho have special needs. Her stories celebrate diversity and honor her Mexican culture. Debbie has been awarded the Austin SCBWI Scholarship for Diverse Worlds multiple times and was a finalist for the We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) Mentorship Contest. She is also the author of the
picture book Up and Adam (Kids Can Press, 2022). Visit debbiezapata.com.

Alejandra Ruiz was born in Bogotá. She studied Film at the National University of Colombia and costume history at Purdue University. Alejandra found her true passion, however, in illustration and storytelling. Visit alejandraruizilustracion.com and @thorinds on Instagram.

Silvi Guerra, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She is the founder and director of Stress-Free CBT, a private practice located in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Silvi provides evidence-based, compassionate treatment for OCD, anxiety, and mood disorders across all age groups. Visit drsilvi.com.