Join Melissa Gutierrez as she discusses her journey as a graphic designer, her experience cultivating community through illustration, and her work with O, Miami creating her bilingual children's book, "Westofchester's ABC's of Miami." For more information contact the branch at 305- 375-2665 or author@mdpls.org. Ages 10 years+.
Biography
Melissa Gutierrez is a Senior Experience Designer at Adobe and the creator of Westofchester, an illustrated project that celebrates the experience of growing up in Miami. Through vibrant visuals and honoring memories, she captures the city’s cultural richness, its communities, and the personal histories that make Miami unique. Her work moves between design and narrative, honoring both user journeys and hometown memories. By weaving together stories of place and identity, Melissa invites audiences to see Miami not just as a backdrop, but as a living character shaped by memory, community, and shared experiences.
AGE GROUP: | Young Adult (12-18) | Older Adults (55+) | Children (6-11) | Adult (19+) |
EVENT TYPE: | In-Person | Author Event |
TAGS: | 2026 Local Author Book Fair |
| Mon, Feb 09 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Feb 10 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Feb 11 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Feb 12 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Feb 13 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Feb 14 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Feb 15 | Closed |