Speaking Engagements
MAYRA CUEVAS has been a guest speaker at dozens of writers conferences, book festivals, workshops, schools, colleges and libraries across the mainland U.S., Puerto Rico and Mexico, for both in-person and online events. She’s worked with a range of budgets from non-profits to large companies. Reach out to discuss prefered dates, budget and ideas for your event.
Mayra has served as faculty at The Author’s Guild, the Romance Writers of America national conference, The Highlights Foundation, Red Clay Writers Conference, YATLCon, Highlands Writers Conference. She has been a guest speaker at the LA Festival of Books, YALLWest, Decatur Book Festival, the Atlanta Writers Club, Six Bridges Book Festival, Los Angeles Libros Festival, and was a keynote speaker at the Tampa Teen Lit Fest. She also spoken at various high schools and colleges from coast to coast, Puerto Rico and Mexico. She loves connecting with readers and is passionate about inspiring new writers to create their best work, especially creators from historically marginalized spaces. She currently teaches in the MFA program at City University of New York, as a Dortort Visiting Professor of Creative Writing.
“Mayra is an inspiring teacher and mentor who combines creative inspiration with generosity towards students, while fostering an environment in which emerging writers feel both challenged and supported. Her courses are well designed, ambitious, and grounded in a deep understanding of craft and the business of publishing. ”
“Students were highly engaged and had so many questions for Mayra during and after the workshop session. She stayed well after her presentation time in order to connect with students on a one on one level.”
“Mayra exceeded expectations. Allowing the students to ask personal questions gave them an opportunity to open up and think about their own goals. ”
