Adaiah Sanford is the winner of the 1st Annual Caribbean Writer's Contest sponsored by Reycraft Books and the Ducreay Foundation. She lives on the island of Dominica. She is the youngest of five children and was born to parents of Kalinago descent. Adaiah's passion for writing books began in kindergarten, where she made leaflets and scribbled stories within the pages. She started sharing Kalinago words via short videos on social media. Adaiah's passion for the revival of the Kalinago language resulted in her first book, The Beginner's Guide to the Kalinago Language. Ken Daley is an artist from Canada. His parents emigrated there from the island of Dominica. His distinctive style expresses the vibrant spirit and culture of the Caribbean and the African diaspora. Ken's passion lies with stories that reflect his heritage as the child of immigrants, his connection to the Caribbean, and the richness and expanse of the African diaspora. He believes that diverse stories are essential to creating a more just and equitable world. As an award-winning illustrator, he is known for his use of bold colors and authentic details to depict Black life in all its iterations. He has illustrated many children's books, including Joseph's Big Ride, Auntie Luce's Talking Paintings, A Feast for Joseph, In the Spirit of a Dream, and Jayden's Impossible Garden.