"Ruth First was born in South Africa, where her Jewish family fled from the danger in Europe during WWII. Committed to speaking out against apartheid, she did so all her life, never backing down"--

Danielle Joseph is the author of numerous picture books and young adult novels, including the award-winning picture book I Want to Ride the Tap Tap. She was born in Cape Town, South Africa and now lives in Maryland with her family and dog Ringo. Danielle believes in the power of kindness and spreads joy wherever she can.