About
Mel Drop writes colorful, imaginative children’s books filled with humor, surprises, and just enough silliness to keep young readers wondering what might happen next.
His stories take ordinary situations and give them an unexpected twist, creating playful adventures designed to entertain children and make reading aloud fun for the whole family.
From The Last Leaf to Mr Loberry is Scary and Where's Santa's Suit?, each story has its own cast of characters and its own little world to explore.
Mel’s stories start and finish in his imagination—where unusual ideas have a habit of turning into books.
Inside the Mind - Mel Drop
-
What inspired you to start writing?
I've always liked to write. I've been writing since I was young. I would create stories and comic strips but only for me to see. I got into children's books when my kids were young I would read to them. I just got the inspiration to start writing again.
-
Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
The Last Leaf is a story about one tiny leaf on the tree and likes it so much it decides to stay. This story came to me when I was pulling into my driveway and we have a big Burgundy Maple in the front yard and there was a small wrinkled leaf hanging from a bottom branch at the tail end of winter. I thought what if the leaf doesn't fall. The story just came to me once I asked that question.
View More