San Miguel Literary Sala
Founded in 2005, the San Miguel Literary Sala, A.C., is a local nonprofit organization. It fuels exciting literary local projects in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico.
University Scholarship Program
The San Miguel Writers’ Conference awards scholarships to 25 university students from San Miguel de Allende to experience being part of an international conference. Students from UNAM Campus San Miguel, Universidad de León, and Instituto Sanmiguelense have reserved seats in the creative writing workshops, the Spanish-language keynote presentations, the free events, and the open mics.
Mexican Emerging Writers Program
In collaboration with the State of Guanajuato, the San Miguel Writers’ Conference awards scholarships to 20 emerging writers. The recipients receive a complete packages to attend the conference.
Kids & Teens Creative Writing Workshops
The Sala offers a writing workshop and a free storytelling event for children, as well as a bilingual workshop for teens during the San Miguel Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival.
Poetry & Prose Cafés
Intimate monthly gatherings (September through April) where you can hear both local and visiting poets and writers share their captivating works. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow literature lovers and discover new voices in a relaxed and inspiring setting. Join our mailing list for event notifications.
Vision
To establish San Miguel de Allende as a vibrant international literary and cultural community, where literature strengthens understanding, sparks dialogue, and drives cultural development for residents and visitors alike.
Mission
To create opportunities for inspiration, connection, and learning through literature, bringing writers and readers together in San Miguel de Allende. We honor the city’s rich literary tradition, promote reading and writing in Spanish and English, and enrich cultural life through educational programs and the International San Miguel Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival.
San Miguel Literary Sala Board
Susan Vertna Page, Presidenta
Armida Zepeda García Moreno, Delegada Especial
Camila Sánchez Bolaño, Secretaria
Diana Lizeth Guerra Samperio, Tesorera