Meet the Author: Bessie Flores Zaldívar

We are excited to invite you to a special event featuring debut author Bessie Flores Zaldívar! Join us for an afternoon of inspiration and connection as Bessie discusses their powerful new novel, Libertad. This event will feature a Q&A session followed by a book signing, giving you a unique opportunity to delve into the themes of identity, courage, and resilience that resonate throughout Bessie's work.

About the Author

Born in 1997 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Bessie Flores
Zaldívar is a writer and professor of fiction. They’re currently based in the New Haven area. Libertad is Bessie’s debut novel.

About the Book

A queer YA coming-of-age set during the rigged Honduran presidential election about a young poet discovering the courage it takes to speak her truth about the people and country she loves.