Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing

Tick tock: A few days from now, you could be leveling up your writing game by learning how to successfully apply to a writing retreat, workshop, or residency. Scan the QR code or click to learn how: https://ow.ly/Zw1z50YCYRU

Last, but not least, we’re thrilled to welcome Amanda Galván Huỳnh of Honolulu, Hawai‘i, as a 2026 CantoMundo Fellow! Amanda joins our vibrant community of poets, and we couldn't be happier. Congratulations, Amanda!

Big news! 🎉 Join us in celebrating Valeria Rodrigo Rojas, a new 2026 CantoMundo Fellow from Brooklyn, NY! We’re thrilled to have Valeria join the CantoMundo fam and can’t wait to see the creative magic she brings. Excited!

Celebrate poetry every day! Have you discovered a new poet who’s inspired you this month? Drop your favorite names and titles in the comments so we can all add to our reading lists.

Our National Poetry Month celebration continues with the announcement that Alfonzo "Sito" Sasieta is a 2026 CantoMundo Fellow! By way of Washington, DC, we welcome Sito with open arms and a hearty ¡Ajua!

Happy dancing because Janel Pineda of Los Angeles, California is joining us as a 2026 CantoMundo Fellow! We can’t wait to see the creativity and energy she brings to our community.

¡Orale! Have you heard? Lucian Mattison of Oakland, California has been named a 2026 CantoMundo Fellow. Welcome!

Help us welcome Argent Martinez Brito from Chicago, Illinois, to the CantoMundo community! We’re thrilled to have Argent join us as a 2026 Fellow. We can’t wait to see the creativity and spirit you bring to the fam. 💜✨

Just think: A few days from now, you could be leveling up your writing game by learning how to successfully apply to a writing retreat, workshop, or residency. Scan the QR code or click to learn how: https://ow.ly/Zw1z50YCYRU

We’re screaming (in a good way)! 🎉 Join us in welcoming Mateo from Bakersfield, California, as a 2026 CantoMundo Fellow. “Yaaasss. This is for the horror girlies!” Let’s show Mateo some love and get spooky together! 👻🖤

¡Ajua! We’re thrilled to celebrate National Poetry Month by welcoming our 2026 CantoMundo Fellows. Today, we welcome Hermelinda, whose vibrant spirit shines from California by way of Oaxaca, Mexico. Welcome, Hermelinda!