Dr. Yolanda Stanton is a licensed psychologist who holds a PhD in counseling psychology from Temple University and a certification in school psychology from Immaculata University. She has worked extensively with children, parents, and teachers in a variety of clinical and educational settings.

Dr. Stanton currently works as a school psychologist in a suburban school district outside of Philadelphia, where she provides counseling and assesses children for special and gifted education services. Dr. Stanton also maintains a private practice-- SPEEC, LLC, in Chester County, Pennsylvania. In her leisure time, Dr. Stanton enjoys live music, working with animals, reading, nature, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

This book was inspired by a student she worked with many years ago. Her experience making progress with this student's social challenges and with having a reactive dog Mannon--led her to create the Mannon the Manchester series to give children like the student she worked with something that can help them feel empowered.