Helena Harastova is a writer, translator, and mother. She graduated in Dramaturgy from the Janacek Academy of Music and Performing Arts, having previously worked for the National Theatre in Brno, Czech Republic. Her most unusual pastime is proofreading texts for errors in spelling, grammar, and style.

Ana Kobern (currently known as Nastka Lisova) is a children’s book illustrator who is passionate about watercolor and digital hand-drawn art. Since 2024, she has been publishing under her new name, Nastka Lisova. As a mother of two and a lover of exploration, sports, dance, and music, she creates engaging books for young readers that celebrate the beauty and diversity of the world while helping them understand their feelings. Her illustrations feature vibrant color palettes, detailed elements, and charming characters, often reflecting real-life experiences. She lives in a small town in Ukraine.