Books By Christine A. Platt - Author

Christine Platt is a literacy advocate and historian who believes in using the power of storytelling as a tool for social change. She holds a BA in Africana studies, an MA in African American studies, and a JD in general law. Although her only daughter is now in college, Christine Platt continues to draw on their adventures together as inspiration for her children's literature. She has written more than thirty books for young readers and currently resides in Washington, DC.

Artist Alea Marley was born in the UK with Barbadian roots. Her other books include award-winning poet Dean Atta's picture-book début Confetti, the picture-book of the Bob Marley song Is This Love, adapted by Bob's daughter Cedella Marley, and Phoebe Dupree Is Coming to Tea for Walker Books. Follow her on Instagram @aleamarley.