Bob McKinnon is the author of the New York Times bestseller Three Little Engines, a modern retelling of the classic Little Engine That Could story, as well as the picture book America's Dreaming (2024). Bob writes and teaches about issues related to the American dream and directs an organization whose mission is to inspire people to reflect on who and what has contributed to where they end up in life. Learn more about his work and his own American dream story at movingupusa.com.

Thai My Phuong is a Vietnamese illustrator who graduated with a bachelor of fine arts in interior design. She has a deep passion for visual storytelling and teaching for international publishers, magazines, brands, and universities. Phuong currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband.