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Nadia Salomon Author

Nadia Salomon is an award-winning journalist who holds a journalism degree from Emerson College. She is the author of Goodnight Ganesha, which is a Bank Street Best and ALSC DÍA Selection. A Voice of Hope received the 2019 SCBWI WOOP Honor Award for work of outstanding progress. She works closely with SCBWI, 12x12 Challenge, and Storyteller Academy. When Nadia’s not spinning yarns, you’ll most likely find her blogging about her favorite reads on her Nadia’s Nook platform. She lives in California. You can visit Nadia Salomon at NadiaSalomon.com or follow her on Instagram @NadiaSalomon.Author.

London Ladd is a graduate of Syracuse University with a BFA and MFA in illustration. His artwork is a mixture of acrylic paint, cut paper, and tissue paper, building opaque layers atop a foundation of thin washes in a way that brings his colors to life. He carries a sketchbook with him everywhere he goes, constantly perfecting his craft. London's books have been recognized, among other things, by the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show, and on lists including Bank St. Best Children’s Books, ALA Notable Children’s Books, and NYPL Children’s Book Recommendations, and with an ALA Carnegie Medal of Excellence. London lives in Syracuse, New York. You can visit London online at LondonLadd.com or follow him on Instagram @London.Ladd.