Donatas Petrošius (b. 1978) – poet, essayist. In 2005 he finished his studies of Lithuanian language and literature and got his Master’s degree at Vilnius Pedagogical University. He worked as a journalist in various editorial offices. From 2011 till 2014 he was a board member of Lithuanian Writers’ Union and a coordinator of international programs. His poems are translated into English, Latvian, Russian, Swedish, Polish, Catalan, German, Romanian, Belorussian, Ukrainian, Georgian and Bulgarian languages.
He is the author of two poetry books, a book of essays and a recipient of several literary awards. Member of Lithuanian Writers’ Union since 2010.