About Me

Meet Linda Merdian – A Passion for Playful Storytelling

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

“I lost and found myself over and over in the pages of books.”

About Linda Merdian:
She is a vibrant voice in children’s literature, best known for her debut book, Crazy Kid Quips, which highlights the honest and humorous world of young children. Having taught preschool and kindergarten for 27 years, Author Linda Merdian understands that the silliest stories spark the greatest joy in reading.

Who is Linda Merdian?

A dedicated educator, loving grandmother, and creative storyteller who brings a lifetime of experience and warmth to every page she writes. Her second book, The Alliteration Jungle, showcases her talent for weaving playful words and imaginative characters—like Sleepy Snake, Jumpy Jaguar, and Kind Kangaroo—into a captivating adventure. She uses a unique blend of experience, humor, and heart in this book.

Now enjoying her well-deserved retirement, Linda Merdian’s writing journey continues as she crafts even more whimsical tales for children while also cherishing “Ama Time” with her beloved grandchildren.

From Classroom to Creativity:
The Writing Journey of Linda Merdian

What started as classroom fun turned into a passion for storytelling. Today, Linda Merdian’s Crazy Kid Quips and alliterative jungle adventures are making their way into homes and classrooms across the country, bringing joy to children and the grown-ups who read to them.

If you’ve ever wondered, Who is Linda Merdian?—just open one of her books and you’ll find the heart of a teacher and the voice of a friend on every page.

Reviews

What readers say:

Just finished reading The Alliteration Jungle book. Cannot say how enthralled and amazed I was by this book. The animals and illustrations are darling and the writing of the story was so amusing I could not wait to turn the next page. I highly recommend this book for your next baby shower or young one’s birthday. Well done Mrs. Merdian!

Your newest fan, Shan Waclaw

I absolutely adore this alliteration book! I read it to my nieces and nephews, and they have a blast practicing the sounds. The vibrant, playful illustrations make it even more engaging! It's the perfect book for young kids to tackle those tricky sounds in a fun and memorable way. They'll be asking to re-read it again and again!

Lyla K.

Love this book! Such a fun way for kids to read about a silly, wacky, jungle, while learning about alliteration. The pictures, alliterative text, and rhyme, kept my daughter’s attention throughout the book. The illustrations had her completely engaged-she couldn’t wait to see the next page! The activities at the end added even more excitement.

Becca K.

The Alliteration Jungle is perfect for young readers with its bright illustrations and silly content. The characters are a lot of fun, as they engage in the wackiest scenarios, presented through alliteration and rhyme. My son giggled through the whole book!

Hailey, mom of 3

What an entertaining book! It’s a fun read for children, but also a perfect teaching tool for the classroom. Whether you’re teaching letter sounds, alliteration, or rhyming, this book will have students’ undivided attention. It’s a perfect example of making learning fun!

Becca, kindergarten teacher

I love the creative use of alliteration! It makes it so fun to read and my kids laugh each time!

Ashley M.

I love all the silly things the animals do. The hyena is my favorite

Stella age 5