Mary Van Pelt

I question the system

Mary collaborates with writers, artists and activists to facilitate deeper understanding and positive social change.


Mary standing next to lecturn in library
photo by Phil Ray Jack

Mary speaks at ASU alumni literature night



mary sits at book-signing table with display of her books
photo by Ty Coleman

Local author event at the Alamosa Public Library



group of women, including Mary, sit in a circle in the library having discussion
photo by Jay Warner

Book talk at the Antonito Public Library



group of seven folks, including Mary, pose for the camera
photo by Miles Eddy

Art Walk - We did it!



group of six women, including Mary, pose for camera
photo by Miles Eddy

Sophia Writers Circle



Steve, Mary, Charles standing outside in a field, posing for the camera
photo byMiles Eddy

BrainStorm, founding members



Mary speaking before a group in Blount County Public Library in Tennessee
photo by Alan Regenbrecht

Mary speaking at the Blount County Public Library