The prominent Dominican poet Lizamavel Collado has been honored with the prestigious 2026 Escriduende Award in the Revelation of the Fair category. This recognition comes after the successful launch of her most recent poetry collection, titled Todav\u00eda, presented within the framework of the Madrid Book Fair, one of the most relevant literary gatherings in the Spanish-speaking world.<\/p>\n\n
The award was presented by the Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the Kingdom of Spain, Tony Raful, during a special ceremony held at the Casa de Vacas Cultural Center, located in the iconic El Retiro Park in the Spanish capital.<\/p>\n\n
Dominican literature is experiencing an interesting moment, a flourishing of new voices, without losing the history, memory, sensitivity, and the fortune of writing from the island.<\/p>Lizamavel Collado<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
A boost to Dominican literature<\/h3>\n\n
Upon receiving the distinction, Collado highlighted the boom that Dominican literature is currently experiencing, pointing out the constant emergence of new talent in the fields of poetry and narrative. Likewise, the author valued the fundamental role of Spanish publishing houses, such as Sial Pigmali\u00f3n, in the internationalization of Dominican writers, which allows their works to reach a much broader and more diverse audience.<\/p>\n\n
Trajectory and recognition<\/h3>\n\n\n
- Lizamavel Collado has consolidated her career with works such as Amor a contraluz (2025) and her recent poetry collection Todav\u00eda (2026).<\/li>
- The book Todav\u00eda was previously presented at the Bogot\u00e1 International Book Fair (FILBo) under the Sial Pigmali\u00f3n Publishing Group imprint.<\/li>
- The jury in charge of granting this recognition was chaired by the renowned philologist Francisco Guti\u00e9rrez Carbajo, together with prominent academics from the international literary sector.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n
This award reaffirms the quality and impact of Collado’s work, positioning her as one of the most promising figures of contemporary Dominican literature on the global stage.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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