Marina Colasanti
Marina Colasanti was a celebrated Brazilian journalist, novelist, and children's author, known for her versatility and depth in literature. With over 70 published works, she garnered numerous awards, including Jabuti Prizes, and was recognized for her poignant storytelling and contributions to Brazilian culture. Colasanti's life was marked by personal tragedies, including the dementia of her husband and the loss of her daughter to cancer, which she faced with remarkable stoicism.
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Recent news mentions
Marina Colasanti was a prominent figure in Brazilian children's literature, publishing over 70 books.
Rio virou vitrine mundial do livro, e ABL elegeu sua primeira mulher negra
Brazil· 2025-12-06
Marina Colasanti is a Brazilian writer of Ethiopian descent who authored a book about Luandino Vieira.
Uma história vivida por Luandino Vieira no Tarrafal | Livros
Portugal· 2025-11-16
Marina Colasanti was the wife of Affonso Romano de Sant’Anna and passed away in January at the age of 87.
Morreu o escritor brasileiro Affonso Romano de Sant’Anna | ObituárioPortugal· 2025-03-05
Marina Colasanti was interviewed alongside her husband Affonso Romano de Sant'Anna about the book they wrote on Clarice Lispector.
Affonso Romano de Sant’Anna: “Que País é Este?” Poesia para muitos. Na praça maior
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-04
Marina Colasanti, also a writer and the wife of Affonso Romano de Sant'Anna, died earlier this year at the age of 87.
Morre Affonso Romano de Sant’Anna, escritor e poeta brasileiro, aos 87 anosLiechtenstein· 2025-03-04Marina Colasanti was a versatile journalist and writer who passed away, leaving a significant impact on literature.
Há pessoas que não acreditamos que vão morrer - há outras que não aceitamos que morramLiechtenstein· 2025-02-09
