Melissa Bashardoust

Melissa Bashardoust is a talented author known for her captivating young adult novels inspired by fairy tales and mythology. Her debut novel, "Girls Made of Snow and Glass," reimagines the Snow White tale, focusing on themes of identity and empowerment. Bashardoust's writing blends magic, feminist perspectives, and lush prose to create enchanting stories that resonate with modern readers. Her follow-up novel, "Girl, Serpent, Thorn," draws from Persian mythology and explores the complexities of belonging and self-acceptance. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Bashardoust continues to enchant audiences with her imaginative storytelling and vivid world-building.