Melissa Taylor
Award Winning Author of Picture Books about Growth Mindset, Kindness, and Advocacy
About Melissa
Melissa Taylor, MA., is a writer, author, children's book reviewer, marketing consultant, and former teacher. She founded the popular children's book review blog Imagination Soup for parents, teachers, and librarians, and offers publicity and marketing services through Imagination Soup Consulting. Her first children’s picture book, Tova’s Sweet Solution, was published on April 21, 2026. Her second picture book, Grayson the Library Guardian, illustrated by Dave McCall, will be published by Red Comet Press on March 23, 2027. She freelance writes about topics in education for publications such as Brightly, Adobe Education, and Parenting. She’s an active volunteer at The Right Step, Inc., an adaptive riding barn that serves disabled children and adults. For more information about Melissa, please visit her websites, melissataylor.net or imaginationsoup.net.
Books
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What educators say
“Although virtual for a large group, she used creative strategies to keep the students engaged. I enjoyed the mix of reading her book with discussion and writing activities embedded.”
“Students were talking about Melissa and her book, Tova’s Sweet Solution, throughout the day. She was enthusiastic and interacted with the students throughout her presentation, keeping them engaged.”
Visit formats
What a visit includes
All school visits include an interactive read aloud. After that, she can focus on any of the following topics: Problem & Solution Storytelling Write What You Know Kindness & Growth Mindset Word Play Finding Ideas
Fees vary by format, travel, and your school's needs. Reach out directly for a quote and open dates.
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