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Adam Levon Brown [1]

Listed as: 
Poet
Public address: 
Eugene, OR
Oregon US
Email: 
Adamlevonbrown3@gmail.com
Bio: 

Adam Levon Brown is an American poet and mental health advocate based in Eugene, Oregon. His work explores the intersection of poetry and mental health, drawing from his personal experiences as a neurodivergent individual. Brown has authored forty-one (41) books of poetry, with his verses translated into several languages, including Spanish, Albanian, Arabic, and Afrikaans.

As a voice for those navigating mental health challenges, Brown's poetry often delves into themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the complexities of the human mind. His work has garnered recognition, including the 2019 Blue Nib Chapbook Award, and he has been shortlisted for the Erbacce Prize for Poetry.

Brown's poetry has appeared in over 350 literary journals, including Rust+Moth, Burningword Literary Journal, and The Good Men Project. He is the founder, owner, and editor-in-chief of Madness Muse Press, a publishing venture that aims to enact social change through literature.

In addition to his writing, Brown is actively involved in the poetry community. He teaches poetry courses online, judges poetry contests, and participates in the Oregon Poetry Association. As an openly queer and neurodivergent poet, he strives to create spaces for diverse voices in the literary world.

Brown's work continues to contribute to the dialogue surrounding mental health in poetry, offering readers a unique perspective on the human experience through his verses.

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
In which languages are you fluent?: 
English
Favorite authors: 
Allen Ginsberg J.K Rowling Stephen King Charles Bukowski
Twitter/X: 
https://x.com/LevonAdam
Born in: 
Eugene, OR
Oregon
Raised in: 
Eugene, OR
Oregon
RSS feed: 
https://www.adamlevonbrown.com/api/rss-f… [2]
Website: 
https://adamlevonbrown.com [3]
Prizes won: 

First Prize Winner of the 2019 Blue Nib Chapbook Contest

Thrice shortlisted for the Erbacce Prize for Poetry - 2017-2019-2020 

Special mention in the 2018 Pangolin Prize Competition 

 

What I'm reading now: 
Depression and Other Magic Tricks by Sabrina Benaim
The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur
Helium by Rudy Francisco
Identifies as: 
Disabled
English American
Feminist
LGBTQ
Prefers to work with: 
Adults
Disability
Illness/Wellness
LGBTQ
Mental Health

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