Melvina Noel

Melvina Noel is the author of Chef Edna: Queen of Southern Cooking, Edna Lewis, illustrated by Caldecott Honoree and Coretta Scott King Honoree Cozbi Cabrera and published by Cameron Kids. Mama’s Library Summers was inspired by Noel’s mother. She lives in Virginia.

Melvina Noel's Titles

Mama's Library Summers A Picture Book

Mama's Library Summers

Mama's Library Summers is a moving picture book tribute to a strong Black mother, libraries, and the power of reading and of seeing oneself in...


Chef Edna Queen of Southern Cooking, Edna Lewis

Chef Edna

Featuring gorgeous color illustrations by Coretta Scott King– and Caldecott-honor recipient Cozbi A. Cabrera, Melvina Noel's Chef Edna is a...