Yum, Apples!

Tina Athaide was born in Uganda, Africa and is of Asian Indian descent. She is a reading resource specialist, and in 1997 was recognized by the International Reading Association for her outstanding contribution in the field of reading. Tina is the author of Pran’s Week of Adventure, At the Firehouse with Dad, Yum, Apples! and Flora’s Box, all published by Bebop Books. When she is not writing, Tina enjoys gardening, playing the piano, and practicing yoga. She lives in Temecula, California, with her husband and their beagle, Casper.

Farah Aria was born in San Gabriel, California. Once a schoolteacher, Farah is now a full-time illustrator. Coming from a diverse background herself including Iranian, Mexican, and African American roots, Farah loves to illustrate children of varying ethnic backgrounds such as those in Bebop Books’ Ice Cream Money and Yum, Apples!. Farah lives in South Pasadena, California, with her husband and son. Visit her online at faraharia.com.