Author Brenda McCook-Blackburn began as an educator teaching Kindergarten. Later as a research analyst and a Professor of Sociology at a California State University, her research shows that a major threat to children's safety comes from people they know. Secrecy keeps the damage alive. With TYI Brenda hopes to drive away this harmful secrecy. Natalie Blackburn, Author, is a tireless worker with various groups including lawmakers and the FBI to help protect children. She is a broker in Newport Beach, CA. In her rare spare time she loves to cook for friends or read at the beach. Illustrator Kim