“We wrote, we laughed, we dreamed out loud and left feeling lighter, brighter, and bolder thanks to María Fernanda. She plants gardens and lights fires, all while reminding us that the world depends on our critical thinking and our contributions as stewards.” — Creative Grounds Founder
“We wrote, we laughed, we dreamed out loud and left feeling lighter, brighter, and bolder thanks to María Fernanda. She plants gardens and lights fires, all while reminding us that the world depends on our critical thinking and our contributions as stewards.” — Creative Grounds Founder
María Fernanda writes.
Her poetry honors the intimacy of sisterhood, the anchor of intergenerational coexistence, and grief.
Her work is a recipient of the Norma Elia Cantú Award in Creative Writing, The Andrea Klein Willison Prize for Poetry, and more.
Book María Fernanda for Readings, Facilitation, Programming, and more!
Jacqueline and Jason’s Block Party! with Jacqueline Woodson, Jason Moran
Poetry Readings
María Fernanda is an award-winning poet. Her works explore the intimacy of sisterhood, the anchor of intergenerational coexistence, and grief. She performs, delivers speeches, experiments with visual poetics, and more. In 2026, she presented on her independent research in Spain and on The 1619 Project: A Visual Experience at the DC Public Library’s MLK Jr. Memorial Library.
A New Language: Broadside Workshop at DC Public Library at Mount Pleasant Library location
Literary Facilitation
Award-winning poet María Fernanda leads literary workshops in the form of collective literary experiences. She conceives and develops each with the intention of supporting writers in their literary career. Participants create new work within her personalized framework, as well as consider unique ways to approach writing.
Park Avenue Armory’s Making Space season
Programming & Collaboration
Award-winning poet María Fernanda specializes as a creative producer for the performing arts. She produces venue-wide live productions (3k+ attendees), commissions new work, develops residencies for both individuals and groups (70+), and possesses extensive artist contract management experience.
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Upcoming Readings and Experiences
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