

She is the author of numerous biographies for youth, including The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just, winner of the Carter G. Mélina is also a school library med Mélina Mangal’s work has been published by Milkweed Editions, Coffee House Press, W.W. Her book, Jayden’s Impossible Garden, won the first Strive/Free Spirit African American Voices in Children’s Literature contest, was recognized as a Blueberry Honor book by the Evanston Public Library for inspiring love of nature and action for planet earth, was named One of the Best Children's Books of the Year by Bank Street Center for Children’s Literature, and was nominated for the Minnesota Star of the North Reading Award. Mélina Mangal’s work has been published by Milkweed Editions, Coffee House Press, W.W.
