Yao Emei is an author of books for both children and adults who has won awards such as the People’s Literature award, the Selection of Novella award, and the Shanghai Literature Excellent Novella Award. Her books have been translated from Chinese into English, Russian, German, Japanese, Korean, and other languages. Tilted Sky is her first children’s book to be translated into English. She lives in Shanghai.

Kelly Zhang is a first-generation Chinese immigrant, bilingual author, and literary translator based in Ottawa, Canada. She writes heartfelt stories inspired by her heritage culture and informed by her lived experiences. Kelly also translates contemporary children's fiction originating from mainland China and the Chinese diaspora, and always seeks to elevate the voices of young emerging writers and women creatives. Her debut picture book as writer, Take Me to Laolao, and a translator, Grandma’s Roof Garden, are forthcoming in 2024 from Quill Tree and Levine Querido respectively. Connect with Kelly on Twitter (@KellyZhang_YL) or visit her website: www.kellyzhangyl.com.