About Melissa Assaly Melissa Assaly is an elementary school teacher who lives with her husband and son, Jay, in Toronto, Ontario. When she is not teaching she enjoys travelling and cooking. Books by Melissa Assaly Beautiful Junk by (author) Melissa Assaly illustrated by Samantha Lucy Haslam Ages 4 to 7 Grades k to 3 Beautiful Junk by (author) Melissa Assaly illustrated by Samantha Lucy Haslam Ages 4 to 7 Grades k to 3 The Imperfect Garden by (author) Melissa Assaly illustrated by April dela Noche Milne Ages 4 to 8 Grades p to 3