Meet 12 contemporary national authors for inspiration

On October 29th, Brazil celebrates National Book Day, so we have separated some national works that you need to know

Today is the date that honors a historic milestone: the founding of the National Library of Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro.

This event dates back to 1810, when the Royal Portuguese Library was transferred to the Brazilian colony, laying the foundations for the preservation and access to knowledge in the national territory.

With technological advances, a new phase has emerged: the era of digital books. These “books of the future” not only expanded access to new publications in digital format, but also enabled the reproduction of historical works, facilitating contemporary readers’ contact with ancient and valuable texts.

Thinking about bringing greater visibility to women, who are also part of enriching the literary scene. We selected 12 books of different genres, written by contemporary national authors, for you to discover and be inspired. Below:

12 books by national authors to inspire you

1. Celina’s abyss, by Ariani Castelo

When Death decides to play with humans, there is no option left but to participate. This is exactly what happens to the protagonist of O Abyss de Celina. Full of fantasy and adventure, the writer Ariani Castelo explores the deep layers of the human essence in a dark context.

2. Santa or Put*?, by Maria Luiza Wiederkehr

With accessible and humorous writing, the author Maria Luiza Wiederkehr reflects in this release on family, self-knowledge, pleasure and the stereotypes imposed on women. This is a fun read for everyday life, as it leads readers to think about female existence.

3. Four Letters, by Flavia Camargo

In honor of her son, the author Flavia Camargo publishes this autobiography to comfort all women who, like her, experienced premature grief. Divided into ten chapters titled with four-letter words – “Igor”, “Bond”, “Life”, “Love”, “Fight”, “Healing”, “Everything”, “God”, “Laughter” and “Beautiful” -, the work brings together pain, learning and feelings provided by this experience.

4. On the wings of courage, of Ana Bisneto de Moura

In this book, the writer Ana Bisneto de Moura rescues the story of Mary of Lourdeswho, like many Brazilian women, had to fight to guarantee a dignified life for her children amidst a harsh reality of poverty and social inequalities. The work is a tribute to all resilient mothers.

5. Virtual Enemy, by Jessica Macedo

Editor, screenwriter and one of the members of Forbes Brazil’s Under 30, best-selling author Jessica Macedo launches “Virtual Enemy”, a children’s novel that warns about the care necessary for young people to use the online environment safely. In the plot, readers follow the story of Fabioa teenager who starts to behave aggressively after meeting a boy in an online game chat.

6. The octopus with the colorful legs, Rafaela Furlan and Claudia Waldmann

In this book, the entrepreneur Rafaela Furlan combines experiences from the corporate world and knowledge about soft skills with the experience of Claudia Waldmann as a parental educator to transmit essential knowledge about emotional intelligence to children. Through playful language, they teach how to use behavioral skills from early childhood.

7. The three little pigs in: After the Breath of the Wolf, by Palmira Heine

Author of children’s books, PhD in Linguistics, member of the Confraria Poética Feminina and the collective of writers of children’s books from Bahia, Mulherio das Letras, Palmira Heine In “The Three Little Pigs: After the Breath of the Wolf”, invites young readers to reflect on the value of second chances and the importance of reinventing oneself after making mistakes.

8. Whoever sees the face does not see what is in the soul, so Silvia Cristina Hito

Based on concepts from anthroposophy and Waldorf pedagogy, which emphasize emotional, sensory and spiritual development from early childhood, the specialist in human and organizational development, Silvia Cristina Hito explains how integrative practices contribute to physical and mental health at all stages of life.

9. The flower of the savannah, from Ana Paula Bordin

This romantic saga tells the story of Izabel, a woman who does not recognize her own power and is in search of freedom. On this journey, she meets Martin, a powerful man full of gaps in his past. Amidst the social and historical context of South Africa, the author Ana Paula Bordin contextualizes human relationships as the result of circumstances, desire and the permanence or not of the state of all things.

10. Rejected by the Fae, of Mari Sales

In this romance with Brazilian elements, the best-seller with more than 100 books published, Mari Salesintroduces human dilemmas to a mystical world. In the plot, the faerie king must marry the human Messalina, but the problem is that the leader does not trust humans, to the same extent that the protagonist carries a deep hatred for mystical creatures. What they both didn’t expect was that this bond would bring unexpected feelings to the surface.

11. The adorable José Carlos, from Ana Cristina Zanette

In this children’s book, the writer Ana Cristina Zanette invites readers to explore the everyday world, full of joys, challenges and valuable learning. Through lessons about self-worth, empathy and belonging, the author offers a mirror to the lives of children, with reflections on maturity.

12. Daydreams of Life, by Claudia Lopes Ipolito

Suspense, drama and poetic narratives that feed the soul are the central themes of the author’s launch Claudia Lopes Ipolito. From a light and fun read, she recalls remarkable moments while reflecting on everyday life and everything that passes through her mind like a daydream.