Jasminne Mendez is a best-selling Dominican-American poet, translator, playwright and award-winning author of several books for children and adults. Her debut middle grade novel in verse about a young swimmer diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Aniana del Mar jumps In (Dial), was released earlier this year.

She will give a public reading on Friday, April 19 at 7 pm. Where: UTSA Main Campus University Room (BB 2.06.04). As well as hosting a student writing workshop Friday, April 19 at 11am. Where: UTSA Main Campus English Dept Conference Room (MH 4.04.56).