M.ª Leonor Costa (Nonô)

M.ª Leonor Costa (Nonô) is an eclectic and impressionistic Portuguese poet, author, and literary curator based in Mem Martins. Known professionally as Nonô, she has published six individual poetry collections and contributed to over 60 collective works, demonstrating a prolific commitment to various literary forms, including traditional poems, quadras, and haikus.

Nonô’s writing style is characterized by the capacity to merge the intimate and the universal, focusing on themes of transformation, resilience, and the subtle narratives found in nature and everyday life. Her work often explores the cyclical aspects of existence and the continuous search for authenticity. Beyond the page, she actively engages the public through the multimedia series "Nonô Reads Blog Verses," where she gives voice to her poetry via audio and video, enhancing the accessibility and performative dimension of her art. Nonô is also the creative force behind Poesias da Nonô Zine, further cementing her role in promoting poetry as a vibrant, living infrastructure for connection and shared consciousness.