Timothy Gordon is a dad, therapist, and longtime lover of weird little stories. He’s also an award-winning author known for helping people understand big feelings through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

While he’s written books for grown-ups about mindfulness and psychology, Plum is for the kids (and maybe the grown-ups who used to be kids) — full of humor, curiosity, and the kind of gentle presence that helps kids feel seen. When he’s not writing or making puppets talk, he works as a registered social worker helping families feel more connected and seen. He lives in Canada with his wife and three children.

Lauren Brouhard is a wife, mom, and artist who believes in making things that make people smile. Her work blends warmth, humor, and whimsy, often with a touch of introspection, thanks to her background as a therapist.

She’s explored many creative paths (and still isn’t sure what she wants to be when she grows up), but art has always been her way of bringing a little more joy and care into the world.

Lauren lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. Together, they spend their days making art, memories, and finding beauty in the everyday.