Matt Mendez
Patri HadadMatt Mendez is the acclaimed author of "Barely Missing Everything" and "The Broke Hearts." Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Matt Mendez resides in Tucson, Arizona, where he remains deeply connected to the Southwest. A military veteran, he holds an MFA from the University of Arizona and has taught creative writing there.
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Awards: International Latino Book Award
Communities: Arizona Author, Tucsonan, Hispanic or Latinx, Military Veteran, Active Military
A Call to Action: Fighting for Justice
Teens face a difficult world, constantly confronted by social justice issues that they can choose to either ignore or act to be part of the change rather than the problem. Three bestselling authors invite a discussion around the difficult issues raised in their books.
YA Author Stage (Seats 84)
Sun, Mar 16, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Teen
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)
Panelists:
Libba Bray,
Matt Mendez,
Nic Stone
Moderator: Sybil Durand
Exclusive for Friends of the Festival - Kathleen Glasgow & Matt Mendez Visit Friends Hospitality Tent
Join best-selling YA Authors, Kathleen Glasgow and Matt Mendez, who write about teens struggling to find their way through the world. Kathleen and Matt directly address hard issues as teens face difficult issues around mental health, addiction, trauma, and discrimination. Best of all, both authors are Tucson-based.
Friends of the Festival Hospitality Tent (Seats 58)
Sun, Mar 16, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Teen
Panelists:
Kathleen Glasgow,
Matt Mendez
Books:
The Broke Hearts
Teen
Simon and Schuster
October 2024
ISBN 9781534404496
272 pages
Barely Missing Everything
Teen
Simon and Schuster
March 2020
ISBN 9781534404465
320 pages
