Melissa Stoller is the author of The Enchanted Snow Globe Collection Series, two picture books: Scarlet's Magic Paintbrush and Ready, Set, GOrilla!, the adult flash fiction compilation, Kvelling, Kvetching, and Kibitzing: Celebrating Jewish Life (Clear Fork, 2019), the family book club guide The Parent-Child Book Club: Connecting With Your Kids Through Reading (HorizonLine Publishing, 2009), 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.