Melissa Martin, Ph.D., is a clinical child therapist with experience as a play therapist, adjunct professor, workshop leader and trainer, and behavioral health consultant. Her specializations include mental health trauma treatment, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and expressive therapies. A self-syndicated newspaper columnist, she writes on children’s mental health issues and parenting. Melissa lives in Ohio.
Charles Lehman is an illustrator, Boy Scout leader, dad, and all-around great guy. He lives and works in Orlando, Florida, with his wife and four children. They have a family traveling singing group often compared to the Von Trapps. He has worked with many publishing houses and magazines in his illustrative career.
