Álex Meléndez is a Spanish author and illustrator, who studied at the School of Arts in Seville and at Yale College and the North School of Art & Design of the University of Wales. He has carried out a variety of teaching roles through his illustration work at different schools and universities, through courses, contributions and master's courses, such as The Superior Design School in Madrid, St. Marys School UK and Montessori School in Madrid. More than ludic or artistic tools, his projects are an inspirational guide, full of values, aimed at philosophical and emotional education. Meléndez has published illustrated works with different publishing companies and foundations: Jaguar Ediciones, Ediciones Octaedro, Seguir caminando, Mollie Designs, Destino Planeta, Alquiver and currently La Maleta.