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Dominican author Julio Montero to present debut book 'HUNGRI' in New York
Julio Montero AracenaHUNGRIFestival del Libro y la Cultura Dominicana 2026George Washington Educational CampusMagino CorporánCarlos Samuel ValerioHUNGRI StudiosEl Eco de Memorium
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Dominican-American writer and entrepreneur Julio Montero Aracena will launch his debut memoir, "HUNGRI: Cómo los dibujos animados me enseñaron a no rendirme", at the Dominican Book and Culture Festival 2026 in New York on July 10, 2026. Source: hoydo
- About the book: The autobiography explores how childhood cartoons served as an emotional refuge and source of resilience against everyday adversity. Source: elcaribedr
- Event details: The presentation takes place at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10, at the George Washington Educational Campus auditorium (549 Audubon Avenue with 193rd Street, Upper Manhattan). The festival is organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Dominican Republic under the motto "Leer es florecer." Source: eldiado
- Availability and endorsements: "HUNGRI" is already available globally on Amazon, Apple Books, and Google Play Books. The book features prologues by Magino Corporán (representative to the UN) and Carlos Samuel Valerio. Source: hoydo
- Author background: Originally from Mao, Valverde, and now based in The Bronx, Montero combines his accounting degree from UTESA and insurance background with creative projects. He is also the founder of HUNGRI Studios, which develops video games (WARCHESS, GEREZ) and the webtoon "El Eco de Memorium." Source: elcaribedr
- Goal: The author aims to inspire the Dominican and immigrant community in the U.S. by encouraging them to find strength in their own life stories.
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“HUNGRI es una obra de carácter autobiográfico donde el autor narra cómo la imaginación y las animaciones de su infancia funcionaron como un refugio emocional y un motor de resiliencia ante las adversidades cotidianas.”
elcaribedr↗
“Las memorias cuentan con los prólogos del destacado Magino Corporán (representante ante la ONU) y de Carlos Samuel Valerio.”
eldiado↗
“Originario de Mao, Valverde, y radicado en El Bronx, Montero Aracena combina su profesión de contador graduado en UTESA y su experiencia en el sector de seguros con su verdadera vocación.”