Melodye Benson Rosales

Melodye Benson Rosales has illustrated many outstanding children's books: the first three Addy stories in the American Girls series, 'Twas the Night B'fore Christmas, A Strawbeater's Thanksgiving, Irene Fennie and the Christmas Masquerade, and Leola and the Honeybears, among others. She created the character Minnie as a way to share the magical spell that dolls held for her when she was a young girl. The author also sees the story of Minnie and her adventures as a way to present a rich segment...See more

Melodye Benson Rosales has illustrated many outstanding children's books: the first three Addy stories in the American Girls series, 'Twas the Night B'fore Christmas, A Strawbeater's Thanksgiving, Irene Fennie and the Christmas Masquerade, and Leola and the Honeybears, among others. She created the character Minnie as a way to share the magical spell that dolls held for her when she was a young girl. The author also sees the story of Minnie and her adventures as a way to present a rich segment of Chicago's cultural history and show the value of oral history and community. See less