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Adriana Lisboa
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| Born | April 25, 1970 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Brazilian, American |
| Genre | Fiction, poetry |
| Notable works | Crow-blue, Symphony in White, Hanoi |
Adriana Lisboa, born on April 25, 1970, is a talented writer from Brazil. She has written many books, including seven novels. She also writes poetry, short stories, and books especially for children.
Her books were first written in Portuguese. They have been translated into more than twelve other languages. One of her novels, Crow Blue, was translated into English in 2013. It was even chosen as a top book of the year by The Independent newspaper in London. Her stories and poems have appeared in many well-known magazines.
Adriana Lisboa is considered one of Brazil's most important authors. She has won several awards for her writing. These include the José Saramago Prize for her novel Symphony in White. She also received an award for her children's poetry book, Língua de trapos. In 2007, she was named one of the 39 most important Latin American writers under 39.
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About Adriana Lisboa
Her Life and Studies
Adriana Lisboa has lived in different countries. These include Brazil, France, New Zealand, and the United States. She studied music at the Federal State University of Rio de Janeiro. She earned a degree in music. Later, she continued her studies in Brazilian Literature. She also got a PhD in Comparative Literature.
She has been a visiting scholar at several universities. These include places in Japan and the United States. In 2014 and 2017, she was a writer-in-residence at the University of California, Berkeley. This means she lived there and worked on her writing.
Her Musical Journey
Before becoming a full-time writer, Adriana was a musician. When she was eighteen, she started singing Brazilian music in France. Later, she played the flute. She also taught music in Brazil.
Translating Books
Adriana is also a translator. She translates books from English, French, and Spanish into Portuguese. She has translated works by famous authors. These include Emily Brontë and Margaret Atwood.
Caring for Animals
Adriana Lisboa is a vegan. This means she does not eat animal products. She also supports animal rights. She often writes about these ideas in her stories and poems.
Her Published Books
Novels
- Todos os santos – published in Brazil in 2019.
- Hanoi – published in Brazil in 2013.
- Crow Blue – published in the UK in 2013 and USA in 2014. The original title was Azul corvo.
- Hut of Fallen Persimmons – published in the USA in 2011. The original title was Rakushisha.
- Um beijo de colombina – published in Brazil in 2003.
- Symphony in White – published in the USA in 2010. The original title was Sinfonia em branco.
- Os fios da memória – published in Brazil in 1999.
Poetry Books
- O vivo – published in Brazil in 2021.
- Deriva – published in Brazil in 2019.
- Equator (a collection of her poems) – published in India in 2019.
- Pequena música – published in Brazil in 2018.
- Parte da paisagem – published in Brazil in 2014.
Essays
- Todo o tempo que existe – published in Brazil in 2022.
Short Story Collections
- O sucesso – published in Brazil in 2016. Some stories from this book appeared in Granta.
- Caligrafias – published in Brazil in 2004. Stories from this book appeared in various magazines.
Books for Young Adults
- O coração às vezes para de bater – published in 2007.
Books for Children
- Um rei sem majestade – published in 2019.
- A sereia e o caçador de borboletas – published in 2009.
- Contos populares japoneses – published in 2007.
- Língua de trapos – published in 2005.
Listen to Adriana Lisboa
You can listen to Adriana Lisboa reading from her own work. This recording was made in 2015 at the Library of Congress. Listen here!
Awards and Special Mentions
- 2003 José Saramago Prize for Symphony in White. This is a very important award from Portugal.
- 2005 Moinho Santista Award for all her work.
- 2006 Newcomer of the Year Award for her children's book Língua de trapos. This award is from the Brazilian section of IBBY.
- Her books Língua de trapos and Contos populares japoneses were highly recommended by IBBY.
- 2007 Hay Festival/Bogota World Book Capital chose her as one of the 39 most important Latin American writers under 39.
- She was shortlisted for the Jabuti Award in 2004 and 2008. This is a major Brazilian literary prize.
- In 2009, she was shortlisted for the Grand prix des lectrices de Elle in France.
- Her translated novel Symphony in White was shortlisted for the PEN Center USA Literary Awards in 2011.
- She was shortlisted for the São Paulo Prize for Literature in 2011 for Azul-corvo.
- She was also shortlisted for the Zaffari & Bourbon Award in 2011 for Azul-corvo.
- In 2014, she was again shortlisted for the São Paulo Prize for Literature for Hanói.
- She received an honorary mention for the Casa de las Américas Award in 2018 for Pequena música.
Films About Adriana Lisboa
Herdeiros de Saramago - Episode 3: Adriana Lisboa
This is a documentary film made in 2019. It is about Adriana Lisboa's life and work. It was filmed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. You can watch it online.
Lisboa
This documentary was made in 2012. It is based on Adriana Lisboa's experiences. It was filmed in and around Boulder, Colorado. The film was shown on PBS television channels.
See also
In Spanish: Adriana Lisboa para niños
