Where Writing and Design Meet ($25 suggested donation)
Some of the greatest lessons in writing often come from other mediums, such as visual arts. Camille Gomera-Tavarez, Pura Belpré Honor winning author and graphic designer discusses the ways visual arts and design have impacted her writing practice. Join her as she shares craft tips and don't forget to bring a pencil!
Camille Gomera-Tavarez is an Afro-Dominican authoress, designer, and creative from Clifton, New Jersey. She has a BFA in Graphic Design & Creative Writing from the Maryland Institute College of Art and is currently based in Philadelphia, PA. Her debut novel, High Spirits, is a short story collection for all ages that received multiple starred reviews, was a Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Book of 2022, an International Latino Book Award, and a 2023 Pura Belpré Honor winner. Her sophomore YA novel, The Girl, the Ring, & the Baseball Bat is set to be released in February 2024.