Stephanie Alexandra Kaufman is a Marriage and Family Therapist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is certified in Child-Parent Psychotherapy and the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics. Stephanie works with children and adults, both in her private practice, and at a non-profit organization. All of the examples used in this book were inspired by real moments and concerns that have been brought to her attention in the therapy room.

Ana is a graphic designer and illustrator. She works for a gaming company, and loves drawing in both digital and traditional techniques. She can draw pretty much anything, but her forte is definitely illustrations of animal characters.

Karen Greenberg is a retired high school English teacher. She is originally from New York, but now resides in Sacramento, Ca. She has spent many years trying to help students identify their feelings through their writing. She is thrilled to be a part of a project that helps young people identify their emotions and learn how to express themselves.