SLPS Young Authors’ Celebration 2026

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) celebrates young authors annually by encouraging students to write and illustrate their own books, culminating in special showcases of creativity.

We are invited to the Celebration 2026  St. Lucie Public Schools Annual Young Authors’ Celebration on Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 pm

             Meet you soon, young authors ✍️ 

2025-2026

Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the Young Authors’ Celebration 2026. It was inspiring to see students excited about storytelling and creativity. I truly appreciated being part of an event that nurtures young voices. I would love to stay connected for future literacy initiatives or author visits.

 

Previous Presentations  

2024-2025 

2023-2024

This celebration honors their creativity, effort, and growth as writers. We look forward to recognizing and celebrating the hard work of our young authors.

                        Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator, and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees, Read to Me, Day Ambassador 

ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016, Premio

Maritza Mejía at the 17th Annual Writers’ Conference: Write Publish Sell!

Author Maritza M. Mejia will attend the 17th Annual Writers Conference: Write, Publish, Sell! along with other talented authors and speakers on May 3rd, 2026, at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place. 

Maritza Mejia presents: “How to Use a Beta Reader.”

📅 May 3rd

🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

About the Session
Learn how to work effectively with beta readers to strengthen your manuscript before publication. This session will cover practical strategies for receiving meaningful feedback, refining your story, and preparing your work for the next stage.

About the Speaker
Maritza Mejia is a Colombian poet, translator, speaker, theologian, and publisher. She has self-published twelve books and is the founder of Proyecto de Escritura LuzDelMes, an initiative dedicated to building bridges of communication and collaboration among authors worldwide.

May 3er, 2026 Presentation 

Meet the organizers Holly Fox Vellekoop, Marshall Frank, and Valerie Allen 

For more information: www.AuthorsforAuthors.

Mejia's Previouus Presentations         

Presenting Social Media 101

Interview with Hangin Show TV

Table - Vendor

Speaker - 10 Net-Etiquettes for Every Day

Amazing Organizer-Speakers-KeyNotes

Mejia's 2020 Presentation: Marketing Plan Ideas

Awesome interview with HWWS Web T.V.Thank you for your great job and opportunity to present Bilingual Poetry #LuzDelMes 🌠

Mejia's 2019 Presentation: Social Media Visibility

Awesome interview with B Uneke Magazine.Thank you for your great job and opportunity to read one of my environmental poems.🌎 #LuzDelMes 🌠

Bilingual Author's Interview 2019

2018 Mejia's Participation:

Do you know the THREE Cs for Marketing promotion? 
Author Maritza M. Mejia discussed it at the Writer's Conference 2018 in Melbourne,Fl 

Thank you for your participation and support!

Author Maritza M. Mejia's Interview with Gene & Kathryn from Breward Authors Society at Spring Writer's Conference in Melbourne, FL. 2018. Thank you! #LuzDelMes.

Thank you for your support!🌷 #LuzDelMes 🌠

ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Author, Educator, Translator and Publisher

Member: Read Your World Board of Trustee and International Read to Me! Day Ambassador.

Website: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple Award, VCB Poetry Award, Latino Book Awards 2016 & Author’s Talk

Welcome May - Bienvenido Mayo

 Reflections by Maritza Martínez Mejía 

How do I celebrate Mother’s Day?

 b In May, we remember our mothers and appreciate the value of motherhood. It is not necessary to be a mother, but it is important to embrace parenthood with love, responsibility, and respect.  Let's  honor our mothers! Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother’s Day

Years had passed,

Without a doubt,

She is always near.

-Mejia, 2008-

REFLEXIONES  LUZDELMES

En el mes de mayo recordamos a las madres y apreciamos el valor de la maternidad. No es necesario ser madre, pero es importante acoger la paternidad con amor, responsabilidad y respeto. ¡Honremos a nuestras madres! 

Dia de la Madre Pasan los años, Sin una llamada, Ni cartas para escribir, o flores que enviar. La madre es una, La mía se ha ido, Pero en mi corazón, Siempre presente. ¡Tengan un Feliz Mayo!

 Thank you for your support!🌷 Gracias #LuzDelMes 🌠

ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees, Read to Me, Day Ambassador 

ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016, Premio Verso Dorado 2022