Carmen Bogan’s inspiration for Tasha’s Voice and Where’s Rodney? came from her work with non-profit organizations supporting public health through outdoor experiences. Carmen lives in Oakland, California, with her husband, Willie. She has two adult daughters and a grandson, Logan. Floyd Cooper has illustrated more than one hundred books for children. He has received the Coretta Scott King Award and three Coretta Scott King Honors. Floyd lives in Easton, Pennsylvania, with his growing family: Velma, Kai, Dayton, Melissa, and grandsons, Niko and Noah.