Moonflower and the Solstice Dance - Hardcover

Akyil, Saskia E.: - Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and Colorado, Saskia currently lives in Germany with her husband and three sons, who inspire me with their questions and curiosity. When they were younger, they often asked her why it got dark so early in the winter; the shamanistic explanation of the winter solstice, that night and day are battling each other to prevail over the Earth, is the explanation that made the most sense to them. Previously, Saskia worked as an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher for immigrants, refugees, and the Hard of Hearing. She has published academic ESL articles in industry books and journals, and has also published one novel titled Secrets of a Summer Village. This is her first illustrated children's book.Drini, Solongo: - Solongo was born and raised in Mongolia. After receiving her BFA in Mongolian Traditional Painting, she moved to Atlanta to pursue illustration and received her MFA in Illustration from SCAD Atlanta. Her illustrations are unique and whimsical, inspired by folk tales, myths and imagination with a style that is influenced by both Mongolian and Western culture. She has been working as a freelance illustrator over 10 years illustrating for editorials, advertising, children's books, postcards and textile designs. She also works as a designer of rugs and carpets for a carpet company. She lives with her husband and son in Atlanta, Georgia.