Bree is an award-winning author, screenwriter, and mental health advocate who believes stories have the power to heal. She’s written four novels (HarperCollins, Viking/Penguin Random House) translated into six languages and published in nine countries.

As a seasoned speaker and workshop leader, Bree has worked with 30+ schools, colleges, and nonprofits nationwide, creating safe spaces where people of all ages can share their own stories of resilience and survival. She has collaborated with NAMI, United Way, Family & Children's Services, and other social service organizations to expand mental healthcare accessibility.

Through her advocacy and essays in Slate, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and USA Today, Bree uses authentic storytelling to destigmatize sticky subjects like mental illness. She’s also the founder of Rock 'n' Write, a dance-and-writing program for young folx—because sometimes you need to move your body before you can move your pen.

I N S T A G R A M: instagram.com/speakbreely
Y O U T U B E: youtube.com/breebarton