Krystyna M. Libura is an editor, translator and writer with a Master's degree in literature. She wrote - together with Ma. Cristina Urrutia - the first book in this series, the highly regarded Ecos de la Conquista, and has been involved in the editing, research and design of Ediciones Tecolote's acclaimed history books for children (available in English from Groundwood Books). She also teaches university courses in semiotics and iconography.