Esteli Meza grew up surrounded by books, and her love for illustration began when she attended a children's book fair with her father. Her picture books, which have been published in Mexico, Spain, and the U.S., include Finding Home and Peace, and she is a recipient of the premier picture book award in Mexico, A la Orilla del Viento. Esteli lives in Mexico City, where she enjoys the beautiful process of combining motherhood with illustration.
""Meza’s straightforward, compassionate text is firmly rooted in children’s natural—at times seemingly irrational—emotions. Created with paper, colored pencil, and Photoshop, her naive, earth-toned illustrations make use of geometric shapes, complementing the story well. An empathetic tale, ideal for helping little ones ride out the storm of turbulent emotions."" —Kirkus