named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Writer's Conference
Gathering of writers, agents, and industry professionals for panels, networking, and professional development
Book Club Meetings
Regular gatherings focused on reading and discussing literature by Dominican and Latinx authors
Book Giveaways
Distribution of books to increase access and promote literacy within the community
Book Readings & Signings
Public events showcasing Dominican authors and their published works to promote community engagement
Mentorship Program
Guided support connecting emerging writers with experienced mentors to build confidence and navigate publishing
Writing Workshops
Interactive sessions designed to help writers develop their craft and advance their literary projects
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 2 activities
- Promote literary engagement within the Dominican-American communityAdvances reading and literary participation among Dominican writers and readers by amplifying Dominican-American voices and promoting visibility in literary publishing.
- Review and highlight young adult literature by Dominican or Dominican-American authorsReviews young adult literature, including works such as Andy C. Naranjo's debut novel 'Cursed Ever After,' to elevate emerging voices in the Dominican literary community.
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Emerging Filmmaker Support Programs 1 activity
- Provide mentorship to develop emerging Dominican writersOffers a mentorship program that has supported writers in securing literary agents, publishing award-winning works, and gaining entry into prestigious writing residencies.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Support Dominican writers through workshops, readings, and conferencesProvides writing workshops, book readings, book signings, book club meetings, book giveaways, and an annual writer's conference to support Dominican writers with ongoing, structured literary programming.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$119K
Contributions & grants$37K31%
Program service revenue$82K69%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$131K
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balance sheet
Total assets$6K
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Net assets$6K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +29.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ANGELA ABREU — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL DIAZ — BOARD MEMBER
- VERONICA SANTIAGO LIU — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Bookshop.org Partner — Partnered to direct readers to purchase books reviewed by Dominican Writers Association.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Culturally-Specific Community Buildingmethodology: culturally_specific_community_buildingBy nurturing Dominican writers and amplifying their voices, the organization increases cultural visibility and recognition in literary publishing, because collective community growth strengthens individual author impact and fosters systemic inclusion.
- Literary Promotion Through Reviewmethodology: literary_promotion_through_reviewBy reviewing and promoting books by Dominican authors, the organization drives public readership and book sales, because curated visibility increases access and audience engagement with underrepresented voices.