El Rosario: A Library, A Community, A Vision

Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca – 2025

A new photo book titled El Rosario offers an intimate portrait of a community-driven revolution unfolding in the hills of southern Mexico. Created by the independent nonprofit Ayzoh!, this work blends poetic documentary writing and powerful photography to tell the story of the Biblioteca Comunitaria El Rosario—a grassroots library built with adobe and hope.

Far more than a building, the library has become a catalyst for literacy, environmental awareness, cultural celebration, and social inclusion in Santa Catarina Minas. It is a place where books are not a luxury but a right, where learning is hands-on, collective, and rooted in the rhythms of daily life.

Through its pages, El Rosario reveals a vibrant, resilient, and deeply interconnected community. From language workshops and agave ecology classes to storytelling circles, digital literacy, photography, and cooking sessions, the library redefines what education can be—personal, local, and transformative.

This project is not about helping. It’s about recognizing what’s already alive, beautiful, and revolutionary in places the world often overlooks.
Claudio Maria Lerario, co-founder of Ayzoh!

This publication is more than a tribute. It is a tool for change. All proceeds will support the ongoing work of the library and its partner initiatives, including Proyecto LAM (agroecology and seed preservation) and youth education programs.

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About Real Minero

Founded over a century ago, the mezcal cooperative Real Minero has evolved into a cultural and ecological force. Through direct financial support and long-term vision, the Ángeles Mendoza family helped bring both El Rosario and Proyecto LAM to life—showing that true legacy is not found in bottles, but in books, biodiversity, and community / website

About Penzi

More than a name in luxury weddings and events, Penzi is a company rooted in generosity. Under the vision of founder Guadalupe Alvarez, Penzi supports educational and cultural projects across Mexico and beyond. Their sponsorship of El Rosario reflects their belief that elegance and ethics can—and should—go hand in hand / website

For press and donor inquiries:
info@bibliotecaelrosario.org

More info:
https://bibliotecaelrosario.org


El Rosario: Una Biblioteca, Una Comunidad, Una Visión

Un nuevo libro fotográfico titulado El Rosario ofrece un retrato íntimo de una revolución comunitaria que florece en las colinas del sur de México. Creado por la organización independiente Ayzoh!, esta obra combina escritura documental poética y fotografía poderosa para contar la historia de la Biblioteca Comunitaria El Rosario, una biblioteca construida con adobe… y con esperanza.

Mucho más que un edificio, esta biblioteca se ha convertido en un motor de alfabetización, conciencia ecológica, celebración cultural e inclusión social en Santa Catarina Minas. Es un espacio donde los libros no son un lujo, sino un derecho; donde el aprendizaje es práctico, colectivo y profundamente vinculado a la vida cotidiana.

A través de sus páginas, El Rosario revela una comunidad vibrante, resiliente y profundamente conectada. Desde talleres de idiomas y clases de agroecología hasta círculos de lectura, alfabetización digital, fotografía y cocina, la biblioteca redefine lo que la educación puede ser: personal, local y transformadora.

Este proyecto no trata de ayudar. Trata de reconocer lo que ya está vivo, hermoso y revolucionario en lugares que el mundo suele ignorar.
Claudio Maria Lerario, co-fundador de Ayzoh!

Esta publicación no es solo un homenaje. Es una herramienta para el cambio. Todos los fondos recaudados apoyarán el trabajo continuo de la biblioteca y sus proyectos aliados, incluyendo el Proyecto LAM (agroecología y conservación de semillas) y los programas educativos para jóvenes.

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Sobre Real Minero

Fundada hace más de un siglo, la cooperativa de mezcal Real Minero se ha convertido en una fuerza cultural y ecológica. Gracias al apoyo directo y la visión de la familia Ángeles Mendoza, nacieron tanto El Rosario como el Proyecto LAM—demostrando que el verdadero legado no está en las botellas, sino en los libros, la biodiversidad y la comunidad / website

Sobre Penzi

Más que una marca en el mundo de las bodas de lujo, Penzi es una empresa con raíces en la generosidad. Bajo la visión de su fundadora Guadalupe Álvarez, Penzi apoya proyectos educativos y culturales en todo México y más allá. Su patrocinio de El Rosario refleja su convicción de que la elegancia y la ética pueden — y deben — ir de la mano / website


Contacto de prensa o donaciones:
info@bibliotecaelrosario.org

Más información:
https://bibliotecaelrosario.org

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