Clayton Grider is a proud University of Tennessee alum with a passion for education, math, and the amazing ways the world works. With a love for critters and curiosity, Clayton writes children's books that show no challenge is too hard to tackle--especially when you have one special ingredient: curiosity! Through fun stories and exciting discoveries, he helps young readers see that anyone can learn math, science, and beyond. When not writing, Clayton loves exploring nature, solving puzzles, and reading!

Jayri Gómez is a children's book illustrator from the Dominican Republic. From a very young age, Jayri knew she wanted to pursue drawing and found her dream job in illustrating books. As an illustrator, Jayri has published many works with various brands and publishers. She is now making her debut as an author called The Stars of Din. As an expert in multitasking, she likes to sing or watch videos while working on her art. Jayri loves watching horror shows and movies while working. Despite her love of horror, Jayri's artwork is cute and as colorful as can be. She also channels this colorfulness into her daily life. Jayri is an avid Harry Potter fan and collects Funkos. Other hobbies include eating and taking naps. She lives in the tropical Santo Domingo, with her kittens Momo and Ginny.