Violeta Garcia-Mendoza is a Spanish-American poet, teacher, and suburban wildlife photographer. Her work has appeared in numerous literary journals, and been nominated multiple times for both the Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net. In 2022, she received a Sustainable Arts Foundation grant. Violeta is a member of the Madwomen in the Attic Writing Workshops at Carlow University. She lives with her husband, children, and pack of rescue dogs on a small certified wildlife habitat in western Pennsylvania. Songs for the Land-Bound  (June Road Press, 2024) is her debut collection.

Violeta is available for in-person and virtual speaking engagements, events, and workshops. Please contact her here for booking.