Enzo Silon Surin is an award-winning poet, author, educator, publisher and social advocate, whose work centers around the intersections of race, mental health, identity, and the immigrant experience. He is the author of American Scapegoat (Black Lawrence Press, 2023), a thought-provoking exploration of identity and belonging in modern America (long listed for the Massachusetts Book Awards), and When My Body Was a Clinched Fist (Black Lawrence Press), winner of the 21st annual Massachusetts Book Award. He is currently a visiting instructor at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), where he continues to inspire and mentor emerging poets.
As the founder of Central Square Press, Enzo amplifies marginalized voices through his publishing work while offering manuscript consultations and literary guidance. He is also the host of It’s a Poetic Life, a podcast that delves into the essence of living poetically, exploring creativity, resilience, and identity.
Enzo shares thoughtful reflections and essays through his Substack, A Poetic Life: Musings, Reflections and Verses, and provides visual insights into the creative process on his Vimeo channel, Rhymes & Reason - An Inside Look at Poetic Aspirations. His current work explores the immigrant and Black experience in America, with a focus on displacement, migration, and political polarization.
In addition to his creative endeavors, Enzo is a proud father, drawing inspiration from the everyday moments with his two young boys. He is also actively engaged in his community, offering poetry workshops and public readings in both traditional and nontraditional spaces and is committed to inspiring others to use their voices to challenge societal norms, spark change, and foster deeper connections within their communities. enzosurinink.org
