John K. Bollard is the author of ten books and served as the managing editor of the African American National Biography at Harvard University's W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African American Research. Bollard has a PhD in English from the University of Leeds and has written extensively on medieval Welsh literature and history.

Tiana Holley is a voracious reader and storyteller. Stories of magic and adventure are her favorite, and she never says no to spice. When she is not reading, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her littles, or centering herself with yoga. She plays Dungeons & Dragons weekly, which gives her the opportunity to live test new accents and dialects. Tiana loves the process of creation; whether it be knitting toys, painting minis, or breathing life into a book.