Raquel Menezes

Raquel Menezes is a prominent figure in the Brazilian publishing industry, co-owner of the independent publishing house Oficina Raquel. She is a strong advocate for bibliodiversity, emphasizing the importance of a pluralistic literary landscape that includes diverse authors, themes, and narratives. Her work aims to recognize and support small publishers and independent initiatives, particularly those emerging from marginalized communities. Menezes has been vocal about the need for sustained public investment in literature to foster a long-term culture of reading in Brazil.