


Paola Mendoza: SANCTUARY – College Student Workshop
Join Paola Mendoza—artist, activist, and author—for an interactive workshop based on her acclaimed novel Sanctuary. This college student workshop is a unique opportunity to explore urgent themes of immigration, solidarity, resistance, art, and community building in today’s America.
📍 Montclair State University – Student Center Ballroom A
📅 Friday, October 10, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
What to Expect
A hands-on, creative workshop led by Paola Mendoza.
Space to channel emotions into art, dialogue, and collective action.
An exploration of how stories like Sanctuary can spark courage, hope, and solidarity.
Free copy of Sanctuary for each participant.
About the Author
Paola Mendoza is a celebrated author, filmmaker, and activist. Her novel Sanctuary (co-written with Abby Sher) imagines a near-future America where immigrant families fight for survival and dignity. She has long used art as a tool for justice, inspiring communities nationwide to take action.
Reserve Your Spot
This event is free and open to college students, but space is limited.
👉 Register now to save your seat and receive your copy of Sanctuary!
In Partnership: @msu_collectiveliberation
Join Paola Mendoza—artist, activist, and author—for an interactive workshop based on her acclaimed novel Sanctuary. This college student workshop is a unique opportunity to explore urgent themes of immigration, solidarity, resistance, art, and community building in today’s America.
📍 Montclair State University – Student Center Ballroom A
📅 Friday, October 10, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
What to Expect
A hands-on, creative workshop led by Paola Mendoza.
Space to channel emotions into art, dialogue, and collective action.
An exploration of how stories like Sanctuary can spark courage, hope, and solidarity.
Free copy of Sanctuary for each participant.
About the Author
Paola Mendoza is a celebrated author, filmmaker, and activist. Her novel Sanctuary (co-written with Abby Sher) imagines a near-future America where immigrant families fight for survival and dignity. She has long used art as a tool for justice, inspiring communities nationwide to take action.
Reserve Your Spot
This event is free and open to college students, but space is limited.
👉 Register now to save your seat and receive your copy of Sanctuary!
In Partnership: @msu_collectiveliberation