Natasha Carrizosa is a poet, writer, and emcee. She is author of mexiafricana, heavy light, and crown. Her work has been also published in numerous publications. 

She has performed her work and conducted workshops for audiences across the country and different parts of the world. She engages and speaks to thousands of students each year.  

She has collaborated with Aspen Challenge, Aspen Youth Leadership Forum, Aspen Words, Bezos Scholars, WITS (Writers in the Schools) and Coolspeak.

Judah is a cool third-grader that collects trains. he loves to paint outside, draw his own comics, and gardening with his mom. his favorite food is cheeseburgers.