Melina Stephen is a children’s author, self taught illustrator, publisher and Mental health speaker 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 in a journey to create diverse literature for brown and black girls and boys and to teach them that representation, self-esteem, morals and a love for God matters. 

Melina is now the author of numerous books, including, the high reviewed,  Six runs, still not out, A garden for Rose, (a stillbirth and grief story) and a  devotional series for women  called Overcoming. She also has  illustrated (14 plus) of her books including, Fly high fireflies, You’re easy to love, healing from abandonment to self love, The balloon that left, navigating grief after suicide and a children’s book 7 part series called Stop being so… Emotional.

She continues to make impact and inspire millions worldwide as a Mental Health Speaker breaking down the stigmas surrounding  mental health within the black community. Melina is on the constant go with daycares and  school visits. When asked, what do you want people to know about you, she laughed and said ” I write  children’s books about mental health and diversity and is always doing new projects”

 When Melina isn’t weaving captivating stories, she enjoys the gym, gardening, building her fitness brand @theladyisqueen and her publishing house @ourhairtiagepublishing . 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 @melinastephen, on all social media accounts or visit her website at melinastephen.com