literary Champions Emerge at FILMA 2025: UAEMÉX Stars Shine with captivating New Works

The hallowed halls of the International Book Fair of Mexico (FILMA) 2025 recently played host to a festivity of emerging literary brilliance, spotlighting the victorious entries from the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico’s (UAEMÉX) “Horacio Zúñiga Anaya” University Literary Contest. Sports fans, accustomed to the thrill of competition and the pursuit of excellence, will find a familiar resonance in the dedication and craft displayed by these young wordsmiths.

Poetry That Transcends: Diego Salomón Hernández garcía’s “The Time That I Have Dreamed”

In the poetry modality, Diego Salomón Hernández García, a student of Hispanic Language and Literature, captivated attendees with his book, The Time That I Have Dreamed. His work delves into the life and multifaceted persona of the iconic Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa. Much like a star quarterback dissecting an opponent’s defense,Hernández García masterfully explores Pessoa’s use of heteronyms – distinct literary alter egos – to examine identity and the human condition.

“This allowed me to do poetry from different perspectives,” Hernández García explained. “Here, I not only reimagine the life of Pessoa but also play with these personalities to address youth, maturity, and death of this author, and that is more like narrative poetry.” This approach, akin to a versatile athlete embodying different roles on the field, showcases a profound understanding of literary technique and a bold creative vision.

The exploration of heteronyms offers a interesting parallel to the strategic depth found in team sports, where individual players must adapt their roles and styles to achieve a collective goal. For fans who appreciate the nuanced strategies in games like American football or basketball, Hernández García’s literary exploration of multiple identities offers a compelling intellectual parallel.

Narrative Worlds Unveiled: Arlen Naomi Serrano solache’s “Between the Hidden and the Lost”

Taking the stage in the narrative modality was Arlen Naomi Serrano Solache, a graduate of the same programme, who presented her collection of stories, Between the Hidden and the Lost. her work navigates themes that resonate with a sense of mystery and the unknown – gods, terror, and the inherently absurd nature of the incomprehensible. These are the very elements that frequently enough fuel the most gripping sports narratives, from underdog triumphs to the psychological battles faced by elite athletes.

Serrano Solache shared the personal journey behind her collection: “I wrote these stories through many years, so they can be very different and written with different styles, but I could give them some order to divide each section with a poem, something that seemed creative to me and that I could invite the reader to have another literary experience.” This dedication to crafting a cohesive experience, much like a coach building a season-long strategy, highlights her commitment to her craft.

The integration of poetry to frame narrative sections is a unique structural choice, offering readers an immersive experience.This layered approach can be compared to the intricate play-calling in chess or the strategic sequencing of plays in baseball,where each element contributes to the overall narrative arc.

Expert Acclaim and Future Prospects

The literary merit of both winning works was lauded by Karla Cruz Jaramillo, a student of Hispanic Language and literature, and Heber Quijano Hernández, a professor at the Faculty of Humanities and a respected announcer and screenwriter for UNIRADIO 99.7 FM. they specifically highlighted the aesthetic quality,