Matthew A. Price, coauthor of Poetry of the Soul, is a writer, publisher, and marketing consultant. He is the author or coauthor of nearly thirty books, including The Story of Christianity, a best-selling reference work that has been translated into five languages and has sold more than 250,000 copies. Matthew's background with youth-oriented projects includes the development of The EDGE, a teen devotional Bible, The Jubilee Family Illustrated Bible, and the series Squeaky Sneaker Books. He has also contributed articles for On Track and Movin' On. Matthew and his wife, Jeanie, live in Brentwood, Tennessee, with their five children.

Joel Anderson, coauthor of Poetry of the Soul, is a designer, painter, photographer, and author. He is the co-owner of Anderson Thomas Design, Inc., in Nashville, a national recognized graphic design firm. He has garnered an Emmy Award for his design work on a CBS children's show, a Dove Award for Best Album Cover of the Year, and several other awards for product design aimed at young people. Joel has designed and created numerous books, magazines, and pop-culture products for the music, publishing, and entertainment industries. He has authored or coauthored eleven books, which he also designed and illustrated. Joel enjoys painting, gardening, and family fun with his wife and four children.