Itamar Vieira Junior
Itamar Vieira Junior is a Brazilian writer born in Salvador in 1979.
He holds a degree in Geography and a master's from the Federal University of Bahia, where he also completed his doctorate in Ethnic and African Studies.
His research focused on the formation of quilombola communities in northeastern Brazil.
Vieira Junior's writing often explores themes of social injustice, rural life, and Afro-Brazilian culture.
His novel "Torto Arado" won the prestigious LeYa Prize in 2018, bringing him international recognition.
Known for his poetic prose and insightful portrayal of marginalized communities, Vieira Junior has become a prominent voice in contemporary Brazilian literature.
