Writer in Residence Consultations

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.

Brooke Bessesen is the author of several books for children and adults. Her most recent, Vaquita: Science, Politics, and Crime in the Sea of Cortez, earned international acclaim. She also authored the Arizona Highways Wildlife Guide and five children's books, including Look Who Lives in the Ocean. Brooke taught at ASU’s Piper Writers Studio and has been honored with a Celebrate Literacy Award from the International Literacy Association, a Glyph Award, Judy Goddard Award, and Grand Canyon Reader Award nomination. She has a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from University of Reading in the United Kingdom and frequently writes about nature and animals. 

During her time as the Writer in Residence, she will offer writing consultations to help aspiring authors fine-tune their work at Red Mountain Library. There is a limit of 1 signup per week and 2 per month. Sign up here.

This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.