Jasmine Mendez Apr 2026

She is the author of several acclaimed books, including The Story of My Anger (a novel-in-verse) and On the Wings of la Noche , which received a Pura Belpré Young Adult Author Honor in 2026.

Her writing often explores the intersection of race, activism, and health. She has spoken openly about her personal journey living with multiple chronic illnesses, including scleroderma and lupus, which she uses as a lens to advocate for more inclusive narratives in literature. jasmine mendez

Jasmine Mendez is a celebrated Dominican-American author, poet, and playwright known for her work centering on identity, chronic illness, and the Latine experience. She is the author of several acclaimed books,

A graduate of California State University, Northridge (CSUN) , she holds a degree in political science with a minor in Spanish-language journalism. including scleroderma and lupus