Archbishop Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his lifelong struggle to bring equality, justice and peace to his native South Africa. He continues to play an important role worldwide as a spokesperson for peace and forgiveness. This is his third children's book; his previous titles include God's Dream (9781406323375). The Archbishop lives in South Africa with his wife, Leah; they have four children.

Douglas Carlton Abrams, co-author, has written many books, including God's Dream (9781406323375), which have been translated into more than two dozen languages. He lives in California with his wife and their three children.

A. G. Ford is the illustrator of Goal! by Mina Javaherbin (9781406323375), as well as the New York Times bestseller Barack by Jonah Winter and Michelle by Deborah Hopkinson. He lives in The Colony, Texas.