WRITER

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BIO
Daniela Bonafé é escritora, artista e professora de Arte, atuando também como formadora de docentes.

Autora dos livros: Soprinho, Brisa, Ventania e Tufão; Útero (e sua versão e-book); Contos para o Fim do Mundo; Menina na Estrada; Livro da Impermanência; Na Redoma da Flor e sua versão em espanhol En La Cupula de la Flor; A Voz dos Bichos e Bento e Tuca (versões em inglês e português).

Possui textos publicados em diversas antologias e revistas literárias como Contos de Samsara, Desvario, Cassandra, Sarabatana, A DesFrutada, Alpendre Literário, Alinhavos, Vinca Literária, Vôo Livre e Tato Literário.

Finalista do 4º Prêmio Literário Afeigraf em 2022, na categoria infantil. Menção honrosa do 53º Concurso de Contos e Poesias Abdala Mameri em 2023. Finalista do Prêmio Microconto de Ouro em 2023. 2º lugar no Prêmio Literário Campos de Jordão em 2023, na categoria Poesia. Finalista do 33º Concurso de Contos Paulo Leminski em 2024. Finalista do Prêmio Vôo Livre de Poesia em 2024.

Paulistana, mãe e feminista. Militante da Educação em Direitos Humanos. Apresentadora do programa Rosas Literárias no canal Iaras e Pagus. Podcaster do Jujubas e Pitocos no Spotify. Membra do Coletivo Escreviventes e articuladora do Mulherio das Letras SP. Colunista sobre Literatura para as Infâncias na Revista Vôo Livre.

Lead Roses

Rosas de Chumbo is a hybrid literary novel that gives voice to women murdered by the Brazilian military dictatorship. Using fiction, the author imagines their dreams, desires and struggles, reaffirming the importance of memory as a tool to avoid repeating past mistakes. With 13 chapters and 50 women portrayed, the work features short and varied texts, exploring different languages, such as poetry, chronicles, diaries, short stories, music and theater. The choice of the hybrid format allows each character to have a unique identity, contrasting with the dehumanization imposed by the regime. To purchase the autographed book, buy it directly from the campaign website: https://benfeitoria.com/rosasdechumbo

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Bento and Tuca

Bento and Tuca is a charming story about friendship, farewells and the importance of taking care of our planet and all the living beings that inhabit it. Full of poetry and richly illustrated, Bento and Tuca is a book aligned with the values of the Earth Charter and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially the SDG Life Below Water. To purchase the autographed book, contact the author directly.

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The Voice of the Animals

The cordel A Voz dos Bichos invites us to reflect on the urgency of looking at the Earth and all the animals that live on it with compassion and responsibility and to reaffirm our commitment to changing our attitudes. Are we really doing our part in preserving the environment? To purchase the book, visit the Caravana publisher's website or autograph it directly from the author. The book is also on sale at Livraria Simples and Livraria Na Nuvem, in SP.

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In the Cupula de la Flor

My new book In the cupula of the flower, of poetry, will be published in Buenos Aires between the 16th and 20th of August/2023. To reserve the book, go to: https://caravanagrupoeditorial.com.br/produto/en-la-cupula-de-la-flor/ In the dome of the flower there is a poem that coquettes with the prose and with the sketch From where the occupation of the house, spaces, words, types of sources, musicality and language amplified reading there were other possibilities of feeling. It inhabits some subtleties of concrete poetry, but also of its antithesis present in poetry-praxis. The book is also on sale at Livraria Simples and Livraria Na Nuvem, in São Paulo.

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In the Flower Dome

Na Redoma da Flor is a breathtaking poem. There are 53 pages that follow a woman's memories and that go through her head in seconds, just before she starts her day: the day that everything will change. Translated into Spanish, it will be launched in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on August 23, by publisher Caravana, at Caburé Libros. To purchase the autographed book, contact the author directly or book via the Caravana publisher's website. The book is also on sale at Livraria Simples and Livraria Na Nuvem, in SP.

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girl on the road

Girl on the Road is a children's book, but it can also be read by adults. The narrative concerns the women we are and the girls that live inside each of us. We follow this girl's life, her thoughts written in her diary, her discoveries... The book is sometimes told by the narrator, sometimes by her. Sensitive and strong, a story to touch your heart. To purchase the autographed book, contact the author directly or buy directly from Livraria Na Nuvem, in SP.

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Book of Impermanence

The Book of Impermanence is actually a poetry plaque, handcrafted by the author, which explores poetic language in a chronological journey of how writing connects to life and vice versa. Hand-stitched, each copy is unique and carries with it the beauty of the craftsmanship involved. To purchase an autographed copy, simply order directly from the author.

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Tales for the End of the World

Tales for the End of the World is a fragmented dystopia, where the reader is invited to assemble the narrative, as if it were a jigsaw puzzle. The author addresses several issues of our daily life: violence against women, poverty, corruption, mourning, need, among others. To purchase your autographed copy, contact the author directly or Voz de Mulher publisher.

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Uterus

Poetizing wombs without romanticizing them. Uterus is a necessary book, one of those that transforms the reader. In a long journey of 8 years in which the author became a mother 4 times, motherhood is exposed, naked and raw, through poetry. The book embraces the different ways of being a mother, as the author's experience is also multiple: she went through a cesarean section, spontaneous abortion, natural birth, neonatal loss and many other situations that only motherhood allows. Available as a Kindle e-book on Amazon. Free to download Kindle Unlimited.

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Soprinho, Breeze, Ventania and Typhoon

The author's first children's was a success! Soprinho, Brisa, Ventania and Tufão conquered many children and today is part of several libraries and reading rooms. The story is about four friends who have different temperaments despite being part of the air. A book about diversity and respect. Is it possible to be friends with someone who is very different from us? The book is currently out of print.

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AWARDS, PUBLICATIONS IN LITERARY MAGAZINES AND MORE

Júlia

Texto de terror social publicado na Revista Alinhavos, v.5, nº2, abril/2025 - Projeto Mão e Obra da UFPA.

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Ler por prazer: um remédio contra o tédio!

Coluna assinada pela autora na Revista Voo Livre, edição abr/2025.

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Children's Literature or Literature for Children?

Column written by the author in Revista Voo Livre, Feb/2025 edition.

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Love Exists

Finalist poem of the II Voo Livre Poetry Contest 2024 edition.

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Milk Glasses

Social horror story published in Vinca Literária Magazine, edition 1, year 2024.

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Dona i Ocell

Unusual short story, finalist of the 33rd Paulo Leminski Short Story Contest, in Toledo/PR, in 2024.

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A blurred image

Short story published in Tato Literário Magazine, on 07/18/2024

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The lamp, the girl and the notebook

Short story published in Alpendre Literário Magazine, issue 3, July/August - 2024

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Testament

Short story published in the Contos de Samsara Magazine, 14th edition, theme - Book

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Tree

Text published on the Artes Manuais blog, curated by Nina Veiga, on 05/11/2024.

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Primitive

Poem published in the afterword of the book Eva no Tempo, by Cidinha Ribeiro, by Boutique do Livro, 2024. Reading carried out on 04/12/2024.

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Strange Times

Unusual short story published in Revista Contos de Samsara, 13th edition - Night theme - 2024

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SCATTERED AND LOOSE ABOUT WRITING

Um texto para o dia das mães que escrevem

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Diário como registro escrito da vida viva.

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When life throws you a curveball, do you write?

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Part 2: Essential tips for writing more and better.

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Part 1: Essential tips for writing more and better.

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Writing as a way of resisting.

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Writing and Technology: a love-hate relationship.

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The importance of writing collectives for literature produced by women.

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How to measure writing success.

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Ways to launch myself into writing.

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My poetry writing process.

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O QUE ANDAM FALANDO POR AÍ...

Rosas de Chumbo no Le Monde Diplomatique

Rosas de Chumbo no Le Monde Diplomatique

04/24/2025

Entrevista pingue-pongue com a autora sobre seu novo livro Rosas de Chumbo para o Le Monde Diplomatique.

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Além de Eunice Paiva: as histórias de 50 mulheres torturadas pela ditadura

Além de Eunice Paiva: as histórias de 50 mulheres torturadas pela ditadura

04/24/2025

Artigo da autora sobre o processo de escrita do seu novo livro Rosas de Chumbo, publicado no portal Catarinas

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Lead Roses in Adventures in History

Rosas de Chumbo no Aventuras na História

03/19/2025

Full interview with the author about her new novel Rosas de Chumbo for the Aventuras na História channel

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Lead Roses in Zine LacrE - issue 86

Rosas de Chumbo na Zine LacrE - edição 86

03/29/2025

Full article about the book Rosas de Chumbo in Zine LacrE edition 86.

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Lead Roses in Cultural Digestive

Rosas de Chumbo no Digestivo Cultural

03/11/2025

Daniela Bonafé launches “Rosas de Chumbo”, in which she rescues the memory of women who were victims of the dictatorship

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Lead Roses in Potato Movies

Rosas de Chumbo no Filmes com Batata

03/26/2025

By the publisher Toma Aí Um Poema, the writer recreates, through fiction, the anxieties and desires of the victims of the exceptional regime; Military Coup turns 61 next Tuesday (1).

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Lead Roses in the Record Bag

Rosas de Chumbo no Bolsa de Discos

03/29/2025

Writer, teacher and human rights activist Daniela Bonafé launches “Rosas de Chumbo” (Editora Toma Aí Um Poema), a hybrid novel that gives voice to women murdered by the Brazilian military dictatorship.

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Lead Roses on Joox

Rosas de Chumbo no Joox

03/12/2025

Daniela Bonafé launches “Rosas de Chumbo”, a novel that rescues the memory of women who were victims of the dictatorship

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Lead Roses in Recife's Cultural Agenda

Rosas de Chumbo na Agenda Cultural do Recife

03/11/2025

Daniela Bonafé, who has published nine books and received literary awards, works in poetry, short stories, and literature for children and young adults. However, "Rosas de Chumbo" marks a turning point in her career. The author reveals that writing it required intense research and strong emotional involvement. "It was a shock, I was taken over by it," she says.

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Lead Roses in Foz do Brasil

Rosas de Chumbo na Foz do Brasil

03/11/2025

Using fiction, the author imagines her dreams, desires and struggles, reaffirming the importance of memory as a tool to avoid repeating past mistakes.

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Lead Roses in Itaquera in News

Rosas de Chumbo no Itaquera em Notícias

03/12/2025

Published by Toma Aí Um Poema, “Rosas de chumbo” is a hybrid literary novel that recreates, through fiction, the yearnings and desires of victims of the regime of exception.

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Lead Roses on GeekPop News

Rosas de Chumbo no GeekPop News

03/13/2025

“Lead Roses”: Author rescues silenced voices from the dictatorship

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Lead Roses in the Gazette of the Week

Rosas de Chumbo na Gazeta da Semana

03/11/2025

Published by Toma Aí Um Poema, “Rosas de chumbo” is a hybrid literary novel that recreates, through fiction, the yearnings and desires of victims of the regime of exception.

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Lead Roses in Bold Fashion

Rosas de Chumbo no Ousados da Moda

03/11/2025

Daniela Bonafé launches “Rosas de Chumbo”, a novel that rescues the memory of women who were victims of the dictatorship

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Lead Roses at Sou Catarina

Rosas de Chumbo no Sou Catarina

03/13/2025

With 13 chapters and 50 women portrayed, this experimental literary novel explores different text languages, such as poetry, chronicles, diaries, short stories, music and theater. Both the preface and the afterwords, written by Monique Bonomini, Amelinha Teles and Mell Renault, respectively, highlight the author's research and studies on the subject, as well as the care and seriousness employed in each of the texts that rescue the memory of these murdered women. The blurb is written by Júnia Paixão.

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Literatura para as Infâncias no Giro Morumbi

04/04/2025

Publication of the column Literature for Children, written by Daniela Bonafé, for the magazine Vôo Livre

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Rosas de Chumbo no Reino Literário BR

03/11/2025

With 13 chapters and 50 women portrayed, this experimental literary novel explores different text languages, such as poetry, chronicles, diaries, short stories, music and theater. The choice of the hybrid format allows each character to have a unique identity, contrasting with the dehumanization imposed by the regime.

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Rosas de Chumbo no Portal Rosa-Choque

03/11/2025

In addition to being a historical record, the work seeks to raise awareness among new generations, bringing reflections on struggle, resistance and the value of freedom.

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Rosas de Chumbo na Rádio Eldorado FM

03/11/2025

Writer, teacher and human rights activist Daniela Bonafé launches “Rosas de Chumbo” (Toma Aí Um Poema Publisher), a hybrid novel that gives voice to women murdered by the Brazilian military dictatorship. Using fiction, the author imagines their dreams, desires and struggles, reaffirming the importance of memory as a tool to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.

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Rosas de Chumbo no Jornal do Belém

03/13/2025

Writer, teacher and human rights activist Daniela Bonafé launches "Rosas de Chumbo" (Toma Aí Um Poema Publishers), a hybrid novel that gives voice to women murdered by the Brazilian military dictatorship. Using fiction, the author imagines their dreams, desires and struggles, reaffirming the importance of memory as a tool to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.

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Rosas de Chumbo no Jornal do Brás

03/12/2025

Daniela Bonafé, who has published nine books and received literary awards, works in poetry, short stories, and literature for children and young adults. However, "Rosas de Chumbo" marks a turning point in her career. The author reveals that writing it required intense research and strong emotional involvement. "It was a shock, I was taken by it," she says. In addition to being a historical record, the work seeks to raise awareness among new generations, bringing reflections on struggle, resistance, and the value of freedom.

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Uterus Reviews on Amazon

Avaliações de Útero na Amazon

05/19/2024

Check out the reviews of my book Útero, available as an e-book on Amazon!

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Review of the book The Voice of the Animals

Resenha do livro A Voz dos Bichos

03/30/2024

Review of the book The Voice of the Animals published in the Vôo Livre Magazine - March/2024

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Book Review of the Flower's Dome

Resenha do livro Na Redoma da Flor

12/07/2023

Review of my book Na Redoma da Flor on the Senhora Literatura channel, by Francine Cruz.

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Announcement of the Meeting of Writers in Buenos Aires

Divulgação de Encontro de Escritoras em Buenos Aires

08/20/2023

Announcement about the meeting of writers in Buenos Aires, at Caburé Livros.

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EXPERIMENTS WITH MUSIC, TEXTS AND SOUND TEXTURES

TRAINING PROPOSALS IN ART AND EDUCATION FOR TEACHERS

Body Home - Self-Consciousness

Teacher training divided into 2 meetings of 4 hours each on Body Consciousness and Expression in Childhood, aimed at Early Childhood Education teachers and early years of Elementary School I. Theoretical foundation based on games by Ingrid Koudela and body work by Thérèse Bertherat and Carl Jung. Practical proposals for teachers, experimentation with the body in individual and collective proposals, in-depth discussions on the subject and exchange circles. To find out more and schedule a training that can adapt to the needs of your school, get in touch!

Anti-racist Pedagogy

Teacher training divided into 2 meetings of 4 hours each on Anti-Racist Pedagogy, aimed at Early Childhood Education teachers and early years of Elementary School I. Theoretical foundation based on Circe Mara Marques, Céline Lorthiois, Leni Vieira Dornelles and others. Practical proposals for teachers, experimentation with dances of African origin, games and graphics, in-depth discussions on the subject and exchange circles. To find out more and schedule a training that can adapt to the needs of your school, get in touch!

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