Álvaro Bisama Mayné (born 18 April 1975) is a Chilean writer and literary critic.

[1] He was named as one of the best young writers in Latin America by the Hay Festival as part of Bogotá39.

He was born in Valparaíso, and studied at Playa Ancha University and the University of Chile.

He teaches at Alberto Hurtado University.

Bisama has written a number of books including: His awards and citations include: