Luz Schweig

Luz Schweig (she/her/ella) is an emerging poet raised in Mexico-Tenochtitlan, whose work participates in reviving Indigenous eco-spirituality. Her literary contributions have mainly focused on anthologizing marginalized voices, especially those of women. In 2012, Luz founded an online women’s spiritual poetry project through which hundreds of contributors gained confidence in sharing their stories. Her sixth, and most recent anthology, Somos Xicanas (Riot of Roses, 2024), illuminates the enduring legacy and evolving presence of Xicana identity and culture through the voices of over eighty Xicanas. Luz’s own poetry—previously published under a pen name—is a first-place recipient of the Mulberry Literary Fresh Voices Award, and a Best of Net and Pushcart Prize nominee. Her first poetry manuscript, The Half That Runs was selected by Juan Felipe Herrera as one of two runners-up for the 2024 Andrés Montoya Poetry Prize. Luz is a member of the Poetry Society of Virginia, former staff of Somos en escrito Literary Foundation, and on the board of MeXicanos 2070. She defies conventional educational norms and stigmas as a self-taught writer and her multifaceted work over the years has resulted in challenging stereotypes and community-building. A proud Abuelita of three, Luz currently lives by the Powhatan River on occupied Tsenacommacah territory with her life partner and elderly mother for whom she acts as caregiver.