Ayize Jama-Everett

Ayize Jama-Everett has traveled extensively in Africa, New Hampshire, Northern California, and Mexico. He holds a master's degree in clinical psychology, divinity, and creative writing. He has taught at the Graduate Theological Union and California College of the Arts, and was a school therapist for ten years in Oakland. Jama-Everett believes the narratives of our times dictate the realities of the future, so he's invested in working in subversive notions like family of choice, striving when not chosen to survive, and irrational optimism into his work. He lives in Harlem, New York. Tristan Roach is based in Barbados and holds a BFA in graphic design. He is the owner and creative director at the multimedia studio BounceHouse Creative Studio, which utilizes mediums such as graphic design, animation, and illustration. Roach is one of the founding members of Beyond Publishing Caribbean, and has worked on multiple indie titles and his own, including Spirit Bear. His work in comics has earned him a Gold Angel Award, among others.