Book Description

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.