WORDS FROM THE PRESIDENT
The history of an institution is not built overnight, it is a constant in actions, it is persistence over time, contributing not only to those who belong to it, but also to the society in which it develops and we, Ramón Mesa and the writer, creators of the Aníbal Montaño Literary Foundation (FLAM), we are proud not only of bearing the name of one of the best poets of our generation with such dignity, but also of the achievements achieved during more than 20 years of activism and cultural management.
As a non-profit institution, conceived for creativity...
About us?
The Aníbal Montaño Literary Foundation (FLAM) is a private, non-profit institution created in the city of San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic, by writers and cultural managers Ysabel Florentino and Ramón Mesa.
Our services are to the creation of creative reading and writing habits through literary workshops. Our actions are aimed at youth and children in neighborhoods and communities traditionally excluded; towards the development of the leadership of the children and young people that make up these communities, and towards the strengthening and rescue of historical and cultural values.
"Without reading there is no education" is the motto that identifies our fundamental concern for the development and learning of Dominican children and youth. Given the lack of insertion of reading habits as an effective method for literacy and understanding of the world around them. We have achieved satisfactory results in improving the social and human condition of young people impacted by our literary workshops. Taking great pride in the national and international recognition of these workshop participants as outstanding writers from the Dominican Republic.
A bit of our history...
We founded our first literary workshop under the name of Artistic Projection 2000 in 1997, the which would later become Yelidá Literary Circle . In 2004, the Provincial Network of Literary Workshops of San Cristóbal emerged, formed by a set of workshops established in different communities of our province. In 2008, we started the first children's literary workshop of the “ Mi Barrio en Letras ” project. A project with unprecedented experience in the country. We converted the name of our work as instructors into a tribute to the memory of the untimely departure of our poet Aníbal Montaño , one of the talented young founders of Projection Artística 2000. In that same year we legally constituted ourselves as Fundación Literaria Aníbal Montaño (FLAM ) through Resolution No. 011ONG-08.
Starting in 2009, we created a series of projects aimed at the expression and composition of literary works inspired by the socio-cultural reality of the Dominican Republic. Including the presentation of events where the talent of our children and young writers is distinguished. What motivates us to proudly celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Aníbal Montaño Literary Foundation, next year 2022.
500
Workshops
fifty
Literature awards and cultural recognitions
100
Books, brochures, newsletters published
30
Intervened communities in the country
We believe that the empowerment of children and youth regarding their cultural value can define their future and change the world.
Our mission
Develop culture and letters by encouraging reading habits and creative writing in youth and childhood; strengthen the sociocultural development of the San Cristóbal province and the southern region of the country. Promote and disseminate Dominican literature, its emerging and established authors.
Our vision
A society empowered by its artistic, cultural, community and educational values as a tool for identity and social development. Institutionally, we intend to become a literary entity of national and international reference through the creation of a Network of Literary Workshops with a presence in neighborhoods and public and private educational centers in the country.
Meet our team
Ysabel Florentino
Chairwoman
She is a storyteller and poet. Bachelor of Education Linguistic Mention...
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Chairwoman
Ysabel Florentino
(San Cristóbal, 1981) She is a narrator and poet. She has a degree in Education Mention Linguistics and Literature. Master in Cultural Management from the Miguel de Cervantes University, Madrid. Founder of the Aníbal Montaño Literary Foundation. He belongs to the group Nuevos Narradores Sancristobalenses. He has coordinated the Dominican Writers' Pavilion of the International Book Fair from 2008 to 2018. He won second place in three short story contests nationwide. She is the author of the books "Creator of Moments" (2007), "Daily Rituals" (short story, 2014) and "Grey Angels" (2016).
Santa Martinez
Secretary
She is a teacher and community leader. Bachelor of Education...
Chairwoman
Chairwoman
Chairwoman
Secretary
Santa Martinez
(1969, San Cristóbal) She is a teacher and community leader. Degree in Education from the Eugenio María de Hostos University (UNIREMHOS). She is a teacher in the area of literature at Colegio Peña de Horeb, Colegio Taller Victoria Montás and Liceo Enedina Puello Renville. Coordinates the workshop Mi Barrio en Letras, Madre Vieja Norte since 2008.
Darihanna Mesa
organization secretary
Poet and storyteller. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture at the University...
Chairwoman
Chairwoman
Chairwoman
organization secretary
Darihanna Mesa
(2001, San Cristóbal) Poet and short story writer. He is studying a Bachelor of Architecture at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo. She is currently an instructor for the literary workshops Mi barrio en Letras and coordinates the FLAM Central Workshop. She is the author of the books: "La Niña de agua" (story, 2008), I can't play the piano (poetry, 2012), El Mimígena (story, 2016). She has been recognized in the Poetry line of the Fradique Lizardo Art and Culture Awards. His texts have been published in different magazines and anthologies such as “101 poetic children of San Cristóbal” (poetry, 2011), “Inhabitants of Nigua” (poetry, 2013), “A thousand poems to César Vallejo” (poetry, 2015), “ Poetic Anthology VI International Poetry Week” (poetry, 2017), among others.
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Clara Alcantara
In charge of legal affairs
She is lawyer. He studied Law at the Dominican University O&M...
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Chairwoman
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Legal Affairs Manager
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Clara Alcantara
(2000, San Cristóbal) She is a lawyer. He studied Law at the Universidad Dominicana O&M. She was a model at the Ossygeno Model Management academy. He stands out for his entrepreneurial and leadership spirit. He directs the youth movement Young Visionaries. He is CEO of Dash Online Shop.
Dayrobel Ramirez
spokeswoman
He is a poet. Student of Social Communication at the Pontifical University...
Chairwoman
Chairwoman
Chairwoman
spokeswoman
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Dayrobel Ramirez
(2001, Azua) He is a poet. Student of Social Communication at the Universidad Pontificia Madre y Maestra (PUCMM). He belonged to the first class of child poets in Mi Barrio en Letras (2008). She is the author of the book “A flower in two halves” (poetry, 2014). His texts have been published in different magazines and anthologies such as "101 poetic children of San Cristóbal" (poetry, 2011), "My doll and other toys" (poetry, 2016), "Poetic Anthology VI International Poetry Week" (poetry, 2017), among others.
Rene Arias
Graphic designer
He is a publicist, diagrammer and graphic designer. Degree in Advertising, mention Creativity and Management...
Chairwoman
Chairwoman
Chairwoman
Graphic designer
Rene Arias
(1981, San Cristobal) He is a publicist, diagrammer and graphic designer. Bachelor of Advertising, Mention Creativity and Management. He trained as a plastic artist at the Miguel Mella School of Art, where he also taught for a time. He has experience designing for companies in the hotel and tourism area, such as Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort and Hotel Paradisus Palma Real. He is currently a layout designer for FLAM Editores, whose brand he manages together with Ramón Mesa. He is the official logo designer for our 25th anniversary.
Ramon Mesa
Vice president
Painter, writer and cultural manager. Founder of the Lite Foundation...
Vice president
Ramon Mesa
(1976, San Cristóbal) Painter, writer and cultural manager. Founder of the Aníbal Montaño Literary Foundation. Director of the Department of Culture of the San Cristóbal City Council (2016-2020). As a painter, he has made several collective and individual exhibitions. He is editor of Pomier Magazine (VOL. 1, 2 and 3). Editor in charge of FLAM Editores. He is the author of the books: “Taíno art in San Cristóbal” (essay, 2014), “Rain spell and other spells” (poetry, 2018), “Los desencarnados” (poetry, 2019), “De la flor al fango” (poetry, 2019), "Four years of Culture and Carnival in San Cristóbal" (essay, 2020), among others.
Daneiris Reyes
Treasurer
She is a poet and storyteller. Degree in business administration...
Treasurer
Daneiris Reyes
(1997, San Cristóbal) She is a poet and narrator. Degree in business administration Graduated from the Dominican O&M University. He belongs to the Promotion 101 Children Poets of San Cristóbal, 2008. His texts have been published in different magazines and anthologies such as "101 children poets of San Cristóbal" (anthology, 2011), "Duarte Sueña y otros poetas a la Patria" (Poetry , 2013)”, “My doll and other toys” (poetry, 2016), among others.
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Deuri Lara
training secretary
He is a poet. Winner of prizes in different poetry contests...
training secretary
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Deuri Lara
(1994, Peravia) He is a poet. Winner of prizes in different poetry contests, among them: Honorable Mention, XIII Azua Regional Book Fair (2017); Young Poetry Prize (2020). He is part of the first class of child poets in Mi Barrio en Letras (2008). He currently coordinates the Dessireé Nils Literary Workshop. He is the author of the books: “A man is alone” (2014), “Natural son and other poems from my land” (2018), “Marilandy, written woman” (2019), “Dialogue with my wheelchair” (2021 ), among others. His texts have been published in different national and international magazines and anthologies.
Genesis Bravo
public relations
He is a poet and storyteller. He belonged to the first promotion of children poets of...
Secretary
Genesis Bravo
(1999, Puerto Plata) He is a poet and storyteller. He belonged to the first class of child poets in Mi Barrio en Letras (2008). He is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communication, with a mention in Journalism at the Universidad Dominicana O&M. He belonged to the first class of child poets in Mi Barrio en Letras (2008). She is the author of the book “Karadolka and other versions” (short stories, 2013). His texts have been published in different magazines and anthologies such as "101 poetic children of San Cristóbal" (anthology, 2011), "My doll and other toys" (anthology, 2016), "Poetic Anthology VI International Poetry Week" (2017) , among others.
darihel table
media editor
He is a poet. He is studying technical baccalaureate at the Polytechnic Institute...
media editor
darihel table
(2007, San Cristóbal) He is a poet. He attends the technical baccalaureate at the Loyola Polytechnic Institute. Produces the official Youtube channel of the Aníbal Montaño Literary Foundation, “FLAM Cultura TV”. He is the author of the book "The face of my verse" (poetry, 2014). His texts have been published in anthologies such as: “101 children poets of San Cristóbal” (anthology, 2011), “My doll and other toys” (poetry, 2016), “Poems at the “VI International Poetry Week Poetic Anthology” ( poetry, 2017), "Duarte dreams and other poems to the country" (poetry, 2013).