About The Author/Illustrator:

Melanie Devino is a Board Certified and Licensed Clinical Registered Dietitian with a lifelong passion for helping children build healthy habits. At just 17 years old, she began advocating for childhood nutrition through the Miss America Organization, and that commitment has remained at the heart of her career.

Inspired by her belief that healthy habits begin early, Melanie created the Aquatic Nutrition Book Collection for Kids to help toddlers and preschoolers understand why eating fruits and vegetables is important. Through engaging stories, lovable underwater characters, and age-appropriate language, each book encourages children to develop a positive relationship with nutritious foods while fostering a healthy mindset that can last a lifetime.

Melanie has loved marine life, writing, and helping others since childhood, and always knew she would one day become an author. She and her husband enjoy living an active lifestyle and spending time on the beautiful beaches of South Florida. They share their home with their beloved fish family, their dog, Jaxon, and their bearded dragon, Godzilla.