Melissa Johnston Miles
Certified Educator, Pediatric Nurse, Disability Advocate
About Melissa
Melissa Johnston Miles (she/her) writes across the kidlit spectrum, from picture books to YA and everything in between—including graphic novel scripts, novels in verse, and nonfiction. She’s a pediatric nurse and certified educator. Her nonprofit, Superhero Success Foundation, provides scholarships to graduating seniors with an IEP in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System where she lives. As Melissa is passionate about disability rep in books for kids and teens, the foundation also uses corporate donations to provide free books featuring medically complex superhero characters to schools, libraries, children’s hospitals, and camps. Her husband and kids are long-time supporters of her writing pursuits, for which she’s extremely grateful! Her debut MG novel, CAUGHT ON CAMERA, comes out in April of 2027 in both the UK and the US. She’s spent almost seven years in regional team management and is currently a co-Regional Advisor for the Southern Breeze region of SCBWI. You can also find her work in The School Magazine, and several Flash Fiction anthologies from Vine Leaves Press.
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Visit formats
What a visit includes
Picture Book Presentation (Grades Pre-K–2) Duration: 45 minutes The Experience: An energetic interactive read-aloud highlighting themes of friendship, empathy, and overcoming challenges. Concludes with an engaging "Where Do Ideas Come From?" brainstorming game designed to give early learners ownership of their imagination. Middle Grade Novel Intensive (Grades 3–5 / 6–8) Duration: 45 to 60 minutes The Experience: A behind-the-scenes look into writing a middle grade thriller/novel. This session features a motivational pep talk, a transparent look at the author's path to publication, and a core ELA curriculum tie-in focused on character development. The Backbone of Storytelling Writing Workshop (Grades 3–8) Duration: 50 to 60 minutes The Experience: Hands-on writing mini-lesson guiding students to map out the core pillars of a relatable protagonist: a flaw, a problem, and a goal. Using empathy as a building block, students practice writing from unique, unconventional points of view. Note: Students will need paper and pencils for this interactive session.
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