candice is an experienced educator, writing facilitator, and teaching artist of 12+ years. they are a dynamic presenter whose work is driven by culturally responsive practices built to connect with young people where they are. bring candice to your school!

candice’s forte is young people and audiences that want to connect with or write for young young people! bring candice to your campus to engage with future educators, writers, and school counseling professionals to bring the author - reader relationship to life.

candice has been faculty at a number of writing retreats, workshops, and residencies during which they are intentional in being generous with emerging writers looking to write poems, their first novel, or something else. as a proud recipient opportunities from spaces like Lambda Literary, Tin House, Kimbilio Fiction, and VONA, candice is committed to be helping other writers find their creative homes