Tomi Ungerer (1931 — 2019) began his unstoppable career as an illustrator, childrenʼs book author and artist in New York. He published more than 140 books for adults and children, and created posters, sculptures and films. His hometown, Strasbourg, dedicated a museum to him even during his lifetime. His picture books, such as The Three Robbers and Moon Man, are modern classics.

Barbara Brenner (1925-2025) was the prize-winning author of various fiction and non-fiction books for children. Her career started in 1957 when she wrote her first children's book (Somebody's Slippers, Somebody's Shoes). Over the years she (co-)authored more than 100 children's and young adult books, on topics ranging from biology to history.