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Summer Writing Mentors 2024

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All workshops are led by Latinas, called Writing Mentors, who volunteer their time and talent to support our writers.

Our Writing Mentors are who are classroom teachers, college students, and community artists.

 

Not only do our writing mentors teach lessons, they also write, draw, and share alongside the girls and draw on their expertise to facilitate and develop activities.

Dr. Tracey

Dr. Tracey

Founder & Writing Mentor

Pronouns: she/ her/ella 

Hometown: Phoenix, AZ 

Current Position: Assistant Professor at UT Austin

Hobbies: Running, Writing, Reading Children’s Literature & Young Adult Literature, Taking Pictures of Cactus, Drinking Coffee 

Why I Write: I write for my mother, my Nana Josie, for my daughter, Milagros, and for my students. I write to unearth our histories, illuminate our stories, and break silences. I write to heal and to dream of a new world alongside our chicas.

Writing Mentor Calista

Calista

Writing Mentor

Pronouns: she/ her/ella 

Hometown: Lockhart, TX 

Current Position: 4th grade math/science teacher

Hobbies: walking and training my dog, reading, shopping at Target, traveling, and journaling  

Why I Write: I write for myself, my family, and my students. I write because it gives me a safe space to reflect, remember, and heal from experiences. I write to hold on to my memories, communicate with those I can’t see and talk to everyday, and share my story so others feel encouraged to share theirs too!

Writing Mentor Alethea

Alethea

Writing Mentor

Pronouns: she/ her/ella 

Hometown: Rockdale, Texas

Current Position: High School ESL Teacher

Hobbies: Spending time with my daughter (Soledad), walking in my neighborhood, frequenting the park & library on weekends, visiting my hometown, and keeping up with the latest Latinx books

Why I Write: To nourish the part of me that craves to express itself; to preserve and honor a story/person/feeling/thought/idea.

Writing Mentor Kathryn

Kathryn

Writing Mentor

Pronouns: she/ her/ella 

Hometown: Mission, TX

Current Position: First-Year Teacher

Hobbies: Reading, Painting, Watching new shows and movies.

Why I Write:  I write for myself and my family, for my students, and for all the people who struggle to find their own voice. I write with the intention of sharing stories, learning, and growing. 

Writing Mentor Nina

Nina 

Writing Mentor

Pronouns: she/ her/ella 

Hometown: Austin, TX 

Current Position: UT Austin Student Teacher

Hobbies: Drawing, Reading, Tennis, Cosmetology, Spending time with my Sisters and dog

Why I Write: I write for my family, women who came before me and their stories, my sisters, and my students. I write to learn and reflect on our lives and experiences as Latina Mujeres. 

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