Chitra Soundar is the award-winning author of more than forty books for children, including Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship, illustrated by Uma Krishnaswamy. Originally from India, where she grew up feasting on generous portions of folktales and stories from Hindu tradition, Chitra Soundar now divides her time between India and London.

Uma Krishnaswamy is the illustrator of several books for children, including Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship by Chitra Soundar, and has always loved the folk traditions of India for their richness and vibrancy of color, form, and perspective. Uma Krishnaswamy lives in Chennai, India.