Santa Loves Snow Cones

Ben Okon is a children’s book author who never outgrew his childhood habit of asking “why?” and “how?” Now that he’s a father of two and is the one giving the answers, he loves challenging himself to think through things he wishes he had known earlier in life from the perspective of a child. When he is not working on children’s books, he works at Google on their strategy and operations team. He brings a unique analytical method to the children’s picture book world, crafting and testing each of his books using the same rigor that he employs when making decisions for some of the world’s most influential leaders. He lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with his wife and young sons.Alexandro Oukino specializes in hand-crafted illustrations from his studio in beautiful Bali, Indonesia. He holds a degree in visual communication design and is known for his cinematic style. As a dad of three kids, he believes all children deserve delicious treats (his favorite is fried rice!) and artwork that’s emotionally honest and crafted with care.