Melissa Stoller is the author of The Enchanted Snow Globe Collection Series; four picture books: Ready, Set, GOrilla!, Scarlet's Magic Paintbrush, Sadie's Shabbat Stories (coming 2020) and Return of the Magic Paintbrush (coming 2021); the adult flash fiction compilation Kvelling, Kvetching, and Kibitzing: Celebrating Jewish Life (coming 2020); the family book club guide The Parent-Child Book Club: Connecting With Your Kids Through Reading; and many parenting articles. 

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Melissa is an active member of SCBWI, a volunteer with SCBWI Metro-NY, a Regional Ambassador for The Chapter Book Challenge, a Moderator for the Debut Picture Book Study Group​, an Assistant and Blogger for the Children's Book Academy, and a Member of the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge.

A former practicing attorney and legal research and writing instructor, Melissa lives in Manhattan with her husband, three daughters, and one puppy. When not writing, she can be found observing the stars, swimming in the sea, and searching for treasure.