Four Square Mile
Creating an eclectic bridge to connect poetry with global communities.
Welcome to Four Square Mile, where our journey began in 2012 with a passion for literary arts. Our Maryland based company started out with a few books and a plethora of ideas. Over the past 13 years, we've transformed our vision into reality. We created and presented multiple poetry workshops to cross-generations in Maryland and abroad. Created artistic poetry and literary products like bookmarks, book sleeves, canvas art, drinkware, keychains, pillows, and stationery that are sold nationwide.
On the entertainment and education side, Four Square Mile recorded a suite of videos on YouTube providing valuable literary tips for poets and writers to elevate their craft and reach their intended audience. Performed uniquely unforgettable poetry readings and received invitations to appear on numerous panels to promote poetry.
Thank you for being a part of our inspiring journey!
About the Founder:
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Nicole Lanier Montez hails from Mount Vernon, a vibrant city in Westchester County, New York, known for its rich history and notable sites. With a poetic career spanning four decades, Montez has authored several poetry books and released a spoken word CD, leaving a lasting impact on the literary world. Her work is featured in esteemed collections, including the Poet House and the Library of Congress. Since 2015, she has been dedicated to fostering diverse poetic voices as a workshop facilitator, enriching the literary landscape across generations in the U.S.
Written Works by Nicole Lanier Montez The Sound of the Collective Pen:
A Poetry Anthology by Emerging Voices
Standing in the Shadows of Freedom
The Corporate Kid: Rainbow After​ The Storm
Scrambled Eggs (Spoken Word-CD)
​Sleepwalkers
Awards and Recognition
​ Amazon Bestselling Author, 2025
LitStar Book Awards Poetry Prize, 2024
​ Executive Citation, Baltimore County, Maryland​, 2012
​ Certificate of Recognition, Baltimore City Mayor's Office, 2012