Carlos Javier Jarquín (born 26 June 1990 in Rancho Grande, Matagalpa Department) is a Nicaraguan-born writer, poet, columnist, cultural journalist music producer, and cultural activist, currently residing in Costa Rica.[1]
Biography
Jarquín was born in a lower-income neighbourhood of the Nicaraguan town Rancho Grande. Brought up by his grandmother, he struggled to get established as a cultural journalist. Nowadays he is a columnist in several newspapers, such as Diario 16 (Madrid), Diario Siglo XXI (Valencia), La Prensa (Managua), El Siglo (Guatemala), La Onda Digital (Montevideo), among others. Through these media outlets, he has contributed to promoting the work of numerous artists and intellectuals.[2]
During the COVID-19 pandemic he promoted the organization of a virtual event, the First International Literary Festival "Honrando la muerte y celebrando la vida" (Spanish for "Honoring Death and Celebrating Life").[3]
In 2021, Jarquín coordinated Antología del Bicentenario de Centroamérica, celebrating two centuries of Central American independence. The book includes works by Julio Sanabria, Gilberto Arriza, Roberto de León, Rina Rodríguez and Niki Sáenz. In 2023, he coordinated the edition of Canto planetario: hermandad en la tierra, a two-volume multilingual poetry anthology advocating of a better future for the Earth and mankind. Over 200 authors took part in this work, such as Gustavo Gac-Artigas, David Eggleton, Les Wicks, Beatriz Copello, Marion May Campbell, Víctor Ramos (member of the Honduran Academy of Language),[4] Hebert Abimorad, etc.
Selected publications
- Antología del Bicentenario de Centroamérica (general coordinator). Mexico: Ayame Editorial, 2021.[5]
- Canto planetario: hermandad en la tierra (compiler). Costa Rica: HC Editores, 2023.
Memberships
- Corresponding member of the Academia Espírito-santense de Letras, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil[6]
Awards
- Premio Mundial Águila de Oro 2024, awarded by the Unión Hispanomundial de Escritores (UHE)
- Premio Mundial Cesar Vallejo; Unión Hispanomundial de Escritores, 2024
References
- Garrido Chalén, Carlos Hugo (5 September 2024). "A poet of love, freedom and life". DesdePuebla.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- Rejon Huchin, Alejandro (15 April 2021). "Carlos Javier Jarquín, an international referent of cultural journalism". Diario 16 (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- Ayala, Ana (13 January 2021). "Remembering a virtual literary festival". Semanario Universidad (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- Ramos, Víctor Manuel (24 October 2023). "Bitácora de la AHL". La Prensa (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- Peris, Guillermo (24 January 2022). "La palabra y el arte internacionalizan Centroamérica". Diario Siglo XXI (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- "Corresponding members". AEL (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 June 2024.
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- 1990 births
- Living people
- People from Matagalpa Department
- Spanish-language writers
- Nicaraguan writers
- Nicaraguan poets
- Nicaraguan journalists
- Cultural activists
- 21st-century writers
- Nicaraguan people stubs
- North American journalist stubs
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Carlos Javier Jarquín is an artist whose life and work are a dance between suffering and beauty, between adversity and hope. From his roots in Rancho Grande, he has woven a cultural tapestry of great richness, enriched with his sharp critique and ability to unite voices across time and space. His skill in turning crisis into celebration, as seen with the festival during the pandemic, demonstrates a depth of character and vision that few possess. His contributions to the "Antología del Bicentenario de Centroamérica" and "Canto planetario" are testaments to his commitment to peace and unity, a call to humanity to embrace the beauty of existence and work together for a more harmonious world.
Carlos Javier Jarquín epitomizes resilience and creativity. His journey from the pages of international newspapers to the heart of global literature and poetry is a celebration of human strength and the power of art to connect and heal. Through his coordination of significant events such as the International Literary Festival and the "Antología del Bicentenario de Centroamérica," he has demonstrated an unparalleled ability to unite cultures and generations in a shared vision of hope and renewal. "Canto planetario," his latest work, is a sublime manifestation of his desire for a harmonious future, a contribution that resonates with the echo of the collective dreams of all the authors who participate in it. Jarquín reminds us that art has the power to transform reality and guide us towards a brighter tomorrow.
In every word Carlos Javier Jarquín writes, one can sense the intensity of his soul and the depth of his commitment to culture and humanity. His journey from the small Rancho Grande to international recognition is a tale of courage and passion, a testament to how adversity can become an inexhaustible source of inspiration. The "Antología del Bicentenario de Centroamérica" and "Canto planetario" are works that reflect his dedication to celebrating diversity and hope, a call to global unity that invites us to reflect on the power of poetry to transform our lives and our world. Carlos Jarquín not only creates art; he creates bridges between hearts and cultures, reminding us that true beauty lies in our ability to unite around a common purpose.