School Is Where We Grow

Rachel Tawil Kenyon was born in Brooklyn, New York; spent her teen years in Hollywood, California; and now lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where she writes, reads, and teaches. She writes from the heart and encourages kids to do the same. She has more than twenty years under her belt working with children and teens at her synagogue and is passionate about promoting literacy and a love of books. Rachel manages an ongoing book drive that has resulted in thousands of books for kids living with poverty. She credits her daughter for teaching her how to be a friend, her husband for showing her what love feels like, and her son for frosting her life with energy.

Bella Ansori is an artist from Malang with a knack for unique character designs. She has been drawing since childhood, an interest sparked by her first drawing competition win in kindergarten and fostered through years of support from her parents. Her creative work is deeply inspired by animated films, and she often uses music to maintain her focus and inspiration while she works. With a young daughter by her side, she's fueled by a passion for creating art that resonates with hearts both young and old.