Frederika Menezes

Frederika Menezes (born 1979 or 1980)[1] is an Indian author, poet, and artist best known for her book Unforgotten, a love story for young adults published in 2014.

[7] Her first book received praise from the late Dr. Abdul Kalam, the then President of India.

She was also given the opportunity to recite from her book of poems in the Goa Legislative Assembly, in front of him.

[1] In 2019, Samraat Club, Panjim, felicitated her at her home on the occasion of International Women's Day.

[8] Also in 2019, Menezes was invited as a Chief Guest for an art exhibition of the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists Association (MFPA),[9] was chosen by the Election Commission of India to be the "disability voting icon" for North Goa district during the 2019 Indian general election[10] and spoke at TEDxPanaji[11][12] on optimism, positivity and determination.