Melanie Peralta

Melanie Peralta is a children’s book author who turned heartbreak into healing through storytelling. After the devastating loss of her daughter, Leilani Maria, Melanie found comfort and purpose in creating a character inspired by her. What began as a way to keep her daughter’s memory alive blossomed into the Wonders with Leilani series—a world of magical adventures where Leilani’s heart beats on every page.

Through rhymes, wonder, and imagination, Melanie brings Leilani to life, going on joyful journeys with her siblings in whimsical places filled with laughter and love. Writing these stories helped Melanie heal, and now she hopes they bring light and comfort to other families who carry both love and loss.

Each book is a tribute to the enduring bond between parent and child, and a reminder that even the smallest hearts leave the biggest marks.