World of Reading: Disney Junior Ariel: Meet Ariel and Friends

Eight-year-old Ariel is an Afro-Caribbean mer-girl who lives under the sea in magical Atlantica with her family and friends in Disney Junior Ariel, a reimagined version of The Little Mermaid. Her friends Sebastian and Flounder return from the classic tale, but Ariel also meets new mer-friends Fernie and Lucia. Ariel has a big voice that she is learning to use for good.

Michelle Meadows is the author of many acclaimed books for children. Connection, compassion, and family are common themes in her work. Michelle studied journalism and literature at Syracuse University. She grew up in Washington, D.C. and now lives near the beach in Delaware with her husband.