Mya Allyn is a new author, with The Way I Cope being her debut as a poet. As she has struggled with her own mental health her whole life and the struggles of others, she found a way to use her experiences for the good in writing. Living in her home state of Oregon, she writes while still finishing high school with her friends.

Abigail Paige is an aspiring artist and creator. The Way I Cope is her debut as an artist and illustrator. She continues to explore and work on her craft as she finishes out her last few years in high school.