Kira Willey, author of┬аBreathe Like a Bear┬аand the┬аMindfulness Moments for Kids┬аseries, is a childrenтАЩs music artist, kidsтАЩ yoga and mindfulness expert, and creator of RockinтАЩ Yoga school programs. She has released five albums of kidsтАЩ yoga and mindfulness songs; her work has won ParentsтАЩ Choice Gold, four Independent Music Awards, and the ASCAP Foundation ChildrenтАЩs Songwriting Award. Her hits include тАЬColors,тАЭ which was featured in a worldwide Dell ad campaign. Kira created and hosts several yoga-for-kids programs which air on PBS TV affiliates nationwide; and her TEDx talk, тАЬBite-Sized Mindfulness,тАЭ can be viewed online. Learn more at┬аkirawilley.com!┬а
Anni Betts is a professional illustrator who creates vibrant, cheerful drawings for books, magazines, advertisements, greeting cards, and more. Originally from Illinois, she now lives in Durham, England, with her archaeologist husband, Kamal, new son, Emmett, and adorable dog, Logan. When not illustrating, she can be found exploring the historic sights and natural beauty of the United Kingdom and Europe, baking sweets, going for long walks, and sewing colorful clothes to wear.