M.O. Yuksel is a children's book author who grew up attending many beautiful mosques around the world. With roots in Turkey and Uzbekistan, she loves writing about diverse cultures and fascinating historical figures. She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband and three sons. Visit her online at moyuksel.com.

Hatem Aly is an Egyptian-born illustrat

 Adam Gidwitz   is the author of the critically acclaimed,  New York Times   bestselling Grimm trilogy. He spent six years researching and writing his Newbery Honor-winning  The Inquisitor's Tale  , including a year living in Europe. Adam lives with his family in Brooklyn, NY. Find Adam online at adamgidwitz.com or @AdamGidwitz.