Mary Wissinger, author of Atoms (English/Bengali), was born in Wisconsin where she spent most of her childhood singing, reading, and daydreaming. A former teacher, she can now be found at her standing desk in St. Louis, MO, writing stories that inspire curiosity about the world and connection with others. She is the author of the entire Science Wide Open series, as well as the My First Science Textbook series. To learn more about Mary, you can check out her website, MaryWissinger.com. Harriet Kim Anh Rodis, illustrator of Atoms English/Bengali began illustrating books at the age of seventeen and has been a part of several publications since. She dedicates her career to her dad, who has supported her and her love of books, and who has encouraged her to pursue illustration.

She lives in the Philippines. Dia L. Michels, author of Cuddled and Carried (English/Bengali), is an internationally published, award-winning science and parenting writer who is committed to promoting attachment parenting. She has authored or edited over a dozen books for both children and adults. She can be reached at Dia@PlatypusMedia.com. Mike Speiser, illustrator of Cuddled and Carried (English/Bengali), has had artwork featured on the covers of Wild Animal Baby magazine and in the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. He is involved with efforts to protect the natural world for future generations.

He can be reached at Mike@PlatypusMedia.com.