Our Community
The Dominican Writers Conference brings together writers, editors, agents, and storytellers committed to amplifying Dominican voices.
This space highlights the people shaping the conversation, sharing their craft, and building community across genres and generations. From emerging writers to established voices, each participant contributes t a collective vision rooted in storytelling, visibility, and growth.
This is where connections are made, knowledge is shared, and our stories continue to expand beyond the room.
Meet The Team
Angie Cruz
Adult & Children's Book Author
Elizabeth Acevedo
Young Adult and Adult Fiction Author
Cleyvis Natera
Adult Fiction Author
Jasminne Mendez
Picture Books, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Memoir, Poetry, Playwright
Alyssa Reynoso Morris
Picture Book and Middle Grade Author
Adriana Herrera
Romance Author
Kianny Antigua
Picture Books & Adult Novel Translator
Erika Morillo
Memoir Author, Translator
Alejandro Heredia
Adult Fiction Author
Vincent Tirado
Adult Horror Author
Jasminne Paulino
Middle-Grade Author
Barbara Perez Marquez
Middle-Grade, Young Adult. Graphic Novel Author
Amaris Castillo
Adult Non-Fiction
Julian Randall
Middle Grade and Adult Non Fiction Author
Luz Maria Mack
Picture Book Author
Angela Quezada Padron
Picture Book Author. Illustrator, Publisher
Camille Gomera-Tavarez
Young Adult Author
Kiara Valdez
Picture Book, Middle-Grade, Young Adult, Graphic Novels
Lijia Cushman
Romance Author
Geraldine De Santis
Picture Book & Middle Grade Author
Elizabeth Balaguer
Picture Book Author, IBBY- Dominicana President
Gabriel Castillo
Graphic Novel Author, Illustator
Dulce Elvira
IBBY Dominicana-Vice President
JP Infante
Adult Creative Non-Fiction
Roxana Calderon
Poetry
Eddaviel
Graphic Novel Illustrator
Natalie Guerrero
Adult Fiction
Francesca Padilla
Young Adult Fiction
Kelly Fernandez
Author, Graphic Novel Illustrator
Elle Diaz
Romance Author
Francis Mateo
Adult Fiction
Yaissa Jimenez
Poet
Doris Rodriguez
Illustrator
Annecy Baez
Adult Fiction
Aide Montilla
Poet