A Meeting in the Sky

On December 20, 1943, a German pilot escorted an American bomber to safety; this remarkable, secret meeting in the sky inspired a lifelong quest to reunite as the two former enemies became friends.

Rina Singh was born in India and grew up in a small town where there were no public libraries. Luckily, her school library was well-stocked, and she grew up loving books. Rina lives with her husband in Toronto, where she teaches art, drama, and writing.

Jordi Vila Delclòs was born in Barcelona. Before he built a career as an illustrator, he studied music and played the vibraphone in various jazz groups. He loves listening to jazz and drawing pirates.