Melina Stephen

Melina Stephen is a children’s author renowned for her ability to become a captivating lifestyle storyteller. She was born and raised in St. Lucia, the Caribbean, a place she often credits as the inspiration behind her impactful stories. Melina embarked on a journey to create diverse literature for black girls and boys and to teach them that representation, self-esteem, morals, self-awareness, and a love for God matters. Melina is now the author of numerous books, including the highly-reviewed Our Dog Called Nosey, Six Runs, still not out, A Garden for Rose (a stillbirth and grief story), and a series called Overcoming. When Melina isn’t weaving captivating stories, she enjoys the gym, gardening, and building her brand, @Theladyisqueen.com. She shares her home in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with her three daughters. To learn more about Melina and her work, you can follow her reading YouTube channel, @Melina Stephen, on all social media accounts or visit her website at melinastephen.com.