
About the poet: Yung Pueblo
Yung Pueblo is the pen name of Diego Perez, a writer and meditator born in Ecuador who grew up in Massachusetts. His poetry and prose, strongly influenced by his meditation practice in the Vipassana tradition, explores emotional healing, self-awareness, and inner transformation. His debut collection Inward (Andrews McMeel, 2018) became a bestseller. Subsequent titles include Clarity & Connection (2021) and The Way Forward (2022). His work has been widely shared on social media, particularly Instagram. He has been open about overcoming addiction as a young person and credits meditation with his personal transformation. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and collaborator.
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