Itamar Vieira Junior

Itamar Vieira Junior is a Brazilian writer, geographer, and public servant whose debut novel "Torto Arado" became one of the most celebrated works of contemporary Brazilian literature. Born in Salvador, Bahia, he holds a PhD in ethnic and African studies and brings a deep commitment to social justice and Afro-Brazilian culture to his writing. "Torto Arado" won the Leya Prize in 2018 and went on to receive widespread critical acclaim, earning numerous awards and international translations. His work gives powerful voice to the rural Black communities of Brazil's interior, weaving together history, spirituality, and the enduring bonds of sisterhood.