For guidance and encouragement throughout the entire process of putting together this book, enormous gratitude goes to Associate Professor Selma Zecevic of the Department of Humanities at York University in Toronto. The author and illustrator also thank the National Geographic team who worked on this project for their resourcefulness, energy, and wisdom: Karen Ang, Christina Ascani, Lewis Bassford, Callie Broaddus, Rebekah Cain, Shira Evans, Rachel Faulise, Erica Green, Grace Hill, Alix Inchausti, Priyanka Lamichhane, Angela Modany, and David Seager.