Xochitl Gonzalez
Iowa Arts Fellow and the recipient of the Michener-Copernicus Fellowship for Fiction
About Xochitl
Xochitl Gonzalez received her M.F.A. from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, where she was an Iowa Arts Fellow and the recipient of the Michener-Copernicus Fellowship for Fiction. Olga Dies Dreaming is her debut novel. Prior to writing, Xochitl wore many hats, including entrepreneur, wedding planner, fundraiser and tarot card reader. She is a proud alumna of the New York City Public School system and holds a B.A. in Art History and Visual Art from Brown University. She lives in her hometown of Brooklyn with her dog, Hectah Lavoe.
Appearances
Every time Xochitl Gonzalez has taken the stage with House of SpeakEasy.
Behind Closed Doors
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater
Xochitl performed on stage for Seriously Entertaining at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater on April 6, 2022, speaking on the evening’s theme, “Behind Closed Doors." Watch it below.