Luiz Madrid Member Member since 2023

Writer, Poet

Poetry Nonfiction Photography

He was born in Brazil and has lived in Salem since 2021. His passion for art began in theater. He holds an MA in English from Salem State University. His publications include Reencontro (2019) and Retrajetória (2020), which blend his photography and poetry. His latest children's book is O Astronauta do Planeta Sem Nome (The Astronaut from an Unknown Planet) (2026). His writing appears in two anthologies published by the International Brazilian Literature Academy/Underlining Publishing: Words from Overseas (2025) and Histórias para Imaginar e Brincar (stories to imagine and play) (2025).

He chose Salem as his hometown for its openness to art, rich history, writing learning resources, and proximity to the ocean.

Location:

Salem, MA

Birthdate:

1 August (68 years old)

Social:

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