About the Author
Shelly Lu is a new author based in San Diego, California. She started her career by co-founding a marketing company in Miami, Florida at the young age of 22. She was successful in the branding space, however found her true creative passions when she started designing and organizing large corporate functions. Her work took her all over the world, using her creative eye to bring her upscale flair to otherwise stale corporate events.
In 2020, during the pandemic, Shelly found creative solace at her home in San Francisco, where she began writing and sketching. Inspired by stories from her grandfather and friends, she created Blue Milko, a gentle blue dog who became a beloved imaginary friend for children. After gifting handmade copies to loved ones, Shelly partnered with Paris-based illustrator Nico to bring the character to life. Today, Blue Milko helps children worldwide find comfort and sleep soundly during uncertain times.
Recognizing the importance of both sleep and diet, Shelly’s next book focuses on food. Through conversations with fellow mothers in her community, the most common topic was what to feed their children and what to avoid.
As a mother, Shelly’s experience with her son’s egg allergy and eczema led her to develop a specialized diet tailored to his needs. Collaborating with health experts globally, she crafted a plan that worked for her family. Her book shares these insights, encouraging others to explore nourishing, wholesome food options.
About the Author
Shelly Lu is a new author based in San Diego, California. She started her career by co-founding a marketing company in Miami, Florida at the young age of 22. She was successful in the branding space, however found her true creative passions when she started designing and organizing large corporate functions. Her work took her all over the world, using her creative eye to bring her upscale flair to otherwise stale corporate events.
In 2020, during the pandemic, Shelly found creative solace at her home in San Francisco, where she began writing and sketching. Inspired by stories from her grandfather and friends, she created Blue Milko, a gentle blue dog who became a beloved imaginary friend for children. After gifting handmade copies to loved ones, Shelly partnered with Paris-based illustrator Nico to bring the character to life. Today, Blue Milko helps children worldwide find comfort and sleep soundly during uncertain times.
Recognizing the importance of both sleep and diet, Shelly’s next book focuses on food. Through conversations with fellow mothers in her community, the most common topic was what to feed their children and what to avoid.
As a mother, Shelly’s experience with her son’s egg allergy and eczema led her to develop a specialized diet tailored to his needs. Collaborating with health experts globally, she crafted a plan that worked for her family. Her book shares these insights, encouraging others to explore nourishing, wholesome food options.