Melissa Kay MooreChildren's book author Melissa Kay Moore, a Texas native, is a graduate from Texas State University. She grew up in Brownsville near South Padre Island and lives in San Antonio with her family. Melissa loves the ocean and supports several foundationshelping to save our oceans and marine life from pollution. She in collaboration with marine biologist Dr. Christine Figgener, named TIME's Next Generation Leader, bring you "Poppy's Purpose to Prevent Pollution" to raise awareness by teaching children the harmful effects of plastics to our ocean friends and how they can help to keep our oceans clean. Together we can change the world to help our planet and its inhabitants live healthier lives. Read More Read Less