Dr. Cris Lira is a distinguished Brazilian scholar, creative writer, and professor specializing in and women's rights. Currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia (UGA), her work bridge the gap between academic research and creative expression, particularly through the lens of gender and memory studies. Literary & Creative Work
Her articles have been published in Revista Iberoamericana, Chasqui, Revista Mulheres e Literatura, among other journals. In 2022, Cris Lira - Romance Languages cris lira
: A co-edited bilingual anthology featuring 47 Brazilian writers to promote plural perspectives. Academic Focus Revista Mulheres e Literatura
: Recipient of the 2025 Franklin College Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award , nominated by her students. among other journals. In 2022
: Her most recent book of poetry and prose.