Cris Lira May 2026

: Both books were finalists for the Jabuti Award , Brazil's most prestigious literary honor, in 2020.

2021 – Present Academic Professional and Portuguese Language Supervisor, Department of Romance Languages, * University of Georgia. Cris Lira | Romance Languages - UGA cris lira

: Her doctoral thesis explored women guerrillas in Brazilian and Argentine narratives during the military dictatorships of 1964–1985. : Both books were finalists for the Jabuti

: Examining the cultural impact of displacement and life abroad. Honors & Roles Brazil's most prestigious literary honor

: Analyzing how female characters are depicted in relation to violence and resistance.

: A collection focused on personal and social narratives.

Dr. Lira’s research delves into the intersection of literature, culture, and politics, with specific interests in: