Melinda Josie

Biography

Melinda Josie is a freelance illustrator who lives and works in Toronto. Her clients include the New York Times, the Atlantic, Time Magazine, and Condé Nast Traveler. Her work on Le géranium (Bourgeon, 2009) was awarded the TD Children’s Literature Award and nominated for the shortlist of the Governor General’s Award in Canada. 

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ESSAYS / Winter 2018

Calculated Risks

By Sandra Beasley ,  Illustrations by Melinda Josie

After chatting about his child’s food allergies for ten minutes, that distinctive ache has stirred at the back of my throat. Yet I say nothing. The restaurant manager has been kind. He prides himself on taking care of customers like me...