Daniel Asefa, is a young author and illustrator, creator of the Pandeli and Friends series. Born in Ethiopia in 2015 and now based in Florida, he began creating in 2024. By age 10, he has published graphic novels including Pandeli the Battle, Pandeli LEGO Journey, Pandeli Space Adventure, Pandeli Explores Future, and Pandeli Candy Land, and is the writer of the Pandeli the Battle 3D animated film.