Favorite Typeface: Montserrat
Favorite Software: Illustrator
Dream Job: Book Cover Designer
Belen, a Chilean native, has called Georgia home for over 12 years. Creativity fuels her, with a lifelong passion for drawing. Married to Simon, she’s a devoted mother to Freya. She also shares her home with two feline companions, Stig and Louis. Beyond her art, Belen finds joy in the kitchen, she loves to experiment with flavors and specially loves baking sweet treats. Quiet moments are spent immersed in books, escaping into different worlds. Family, art, delicious food, and captivating stories create the perfect backdrop for her life’s canvas.
Blank Pages: Literacy Crisis in America
The “Literacy Crisis in the US” reveals a startling reality: more Americans struggle with illiteracy than those battling cancer or heart disease. This isn’t merely about reading novels; significant numbers face daily hurdles understanding prescriptions, job applications, and bus schedules, severely limiting opportunities and quality of life. This issue takes root early, as children who fall behind in elementary reading often face a lifelong cycle of educational struggle, higher dropout rates, and limited career prospects. Alarmingly, inequities in educational resources exacerbate the crisis, disproportionately affecting people of color and those from low-income backgrounds. This makes the literacy crisis not just an educational concern, but a fundamental civil rights issue.