Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa
About
Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa is a Puerto Rican American novelist and educator whose writing explores Afro-Caribbean identity, women’s experiences, family, and the lasting effects of colonialism and slavery. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she draws on Caribbean history, cultural traditions, and oral storytelling to illuminate the lives of people whose stories have often been overlooked. Her debut novel, Daughters of the Stone (2009), follows five generations of Afro-Puerto Rican women, tracing their struggles, resilience, and connections to their African heritage. Through richly layered narratives, Llanos-Figueroa examines the intersections of race, gender, spirituality, and cultural memory, celebrating the strength of women and the enduring power of ancestral traditions.
