Join for an interactive conversation with Elizabeth Santiago, author of The Moonlit Vine, a young adult novel that follows 14-year-old Taína Perez as she navigates family responsibilities, challenges at school, and troubles in her neighborhood. But life takes a wild turn when her abuela tells her she is a direct descendant of Anacaona, the beloved Taíno leader, warrior, and poet, who was murdered by the Spanish in 1503. The Moonlit Vine brings readers a powerful story of the collective struggle, hope, and liberation of Puerto Rican and Taíno peoples. 

The session will include a live reading, a brief discussion of the book’s themes and writing process, and a Q&A where participants can engage directly with the author.