Julia Rendón Abrahamson (Quito, 1978) is an Ecuadorian writer. She has authored the novel “Lengua ajena” (2022), which explores profound themes of identity and belonging. In addition to her novel, Rendón Abrahamson has released two collections of short stories, including “Yeguas y terneros” (2021) and “La casa está muy grande” (2015). Her remarkable talent has garnered recognition, including being awarded the Montserrat Roig Grant for Literary Creation in 2021 by the City Hall of Barcelona, as part of UNESCO’s City of Literature program. Rendón Abrahamson’s educational background is just as impressive, with degrees from renowned institutions such as Boston College, Parsons School of Design, the National University of the Arts in Argentina, and the Argentine institute Casa de Letras. She also teaches creative writing workshops and founded Espacio Cultural PezPlátano in Quito.
Works
Novel
- Lengua ajena (De Conatus, 2022)
Short stories
- Yeguas y terneros (La Caída Editorial, 2021)
- La casa está muy grande (Linda y Fatal Ediciones Argentina, 2015).
Her works have also been featured in the following anthologies
- El otro portal (2017)
- Coro de voces: crónicas de un terremoto (2017).