Last writing prompt for 2025. If you enjoyed these prompts, please consider supporting CantoMundo.org.

Writing prompt #5 for Dec. 30, 2025.

Today's writing prompt #4.

Today's writing prompt (#3).

Writing prompt 2.

As promised. Writing prompt #1 to take you into the new year.

The days before the New Year are liminal and magical. Check back starting Dec. 26 for daily writing prompts to welcome new work to your creative nest. Bring a beverage and your favorite writing tools. Jammies optional.

Break out your shades. The literati are bright!

Break out the shades! Our literati are bright!

The days before the New Year are liminal, magical. Check back for writing prompts to inspire new writing—our gift to you. Bring hot chocolate and your favorite writing tools. Jammies optional.

Live at 5 pm MST, December 16. With thanks to Hayden's Ferry Review for providing application space on their Submittable portal.

We're thrilled to welcome these talented poets/educators in 2026. The application period is Dec. 15, 2025, to Feb. 6, 2026, for the 2026 CantoMundo retreat, June 24-29, in sunny Tempe, Arizona. Check here for details.

Loving this gorgeousness from our friends at F(r)iction Magazine, with a special Community Feature celebrating CantoMundo poets! Get a glance here: frictionlit.org/of-curses-an...

Last OM of the season! We'll be looking for you!

Monday deadline!

Bring your words, speak your truth!

Tick tock! Two great classes starting soon. Enroll today! piper.asu.edu/classes

Only two weeks left before two great classes begin. Claim your spot today! piper.asu.edu/classes

Glad to join these outstanding poets for what should be a fantastic reading.

Only a few days left before class starts. Seating is limited. Enroll here: piper.asu.edu/classes

Small and cozy, it made for a fine evening of ghost-filled poems and stories. Next open mic is Nov. 19.

Tonight!

Don't miss these opportunities to engage with two of our stunning poets and instructors—all from the comfort of your favorite coffee shop, couch, or home office. To learn more and enroll: piper.asu.edu/classes

See you Wednesday at the Vib!

Rain or shine--Saturday! (Rain, inside. Shine, on the patio).

My officemate is excited about what came in the mail today.

What are your plans this weekend? We have an idea!

Come early to enjoy some good eats and the DJ vibes. Stay for the good company sharing words.

Your last chance to attend our popular, Piper House event! Free and open to the public.

Bilingual, multilingual? This class is for you! Enroll here: piper.asu.edu/classes

This Wednesday!

Office mascot Remy reads a new book of poetry by CantoMundista, Heidi Andrea Restrepo Rhodes. Felicidades!

Look what our friends at Black Girl Brown Girl Collective are up to.

Next week in Tempe, Arizona!

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 11 am to 2 pm, Tempe Time!

Next week!

Coming up soon! Readers, use the QR code to sign up, or come support while enjoying tacos and a delicious beverage in the chill atmosphere of The Vib Hotel, steps from the ASU Tempe campus.

Thrilled to attend this event in Window Rock!

Live in Tempe? Find yourself at ASU on Wednesdays? Drop by the Piper Writers House to relax and enjoy cool art activities. No cost! Snacks and swag!

A sneak peek at our book fair poster - coming in October!

Nothing like working with women who know how to get things done! Aliento, we're going to do good work together. I know it!

IYKYK. Have you checked in with your poet/writer friends and fam? How else can you cultivate creative hearts and minds this week?

Enjoy books and book-related fun this October!

Meet Remy, my companion in the CantoMundo offices.

Scenes from the 2025 retreat.

CantoMundo 2025 is now history! Join us in celebrating Gerardo Pacheco, Cristina Correa, and Noel Quiñones, our newest CantoMundo graduate fellows.

The opening of CantoMundo 2025 is done! On to day 2.

This week! Chillax with poetry.

Not sure where to park at ASU? Chillax! Step 1: Invite three friends. Step 2: Send your group's names to [email protected], along with the reading you are attending. Step 3: Park in the Fulton Garage across the street from the Welcome Center, and your parking will be paid for.

Coming to Phoenix soon? Chill this summer with some terrific, live poetry!