Letycia Soares Nua ⚡ Real

After graduating magna cum laude in 2014, Letycia faced a crossroads: accept a lucrative position at a multinational petrochemical firm or pursue a path aligned with her social convictions. She chose the latter, joining the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Resources (IBEAR) as a junior analyst.

Published in 2023, Rios de Fogo (Rivers of Fire) marked Letycia’s debut novel. Set against the backdrop of the 2013 floods in the Amazon basin, the narrative follows three interlinked characters: a teenage girl from a remote riverine community, a former rubber‑tap worker turned activist, and a journalist from São Paulo. Through interwoven perspectives, Letycia explores themes of environmental injustice, indigenous sovereignty, and the commodification of nature. letycia soares nua

The novel’s structure—alternating present-tense reportage with lyrical flashbacks—has been described as “a hybrid of documentary and fiction,” reflecting Letycia’s belief that truth can be conveyed through multiple literary registers. Rios de Fogo earned the prestigious Prêmio Jabuti for debut novels and was translated into English, Spanish, and French within two years of its release. After graduating magna cum laude in 2014, Letycia

In 2010, Letycia won a full‑ride to the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), enrolling in the Department of Chemical Engineering. The move to the sprawling metropolis of Rio was a cultural shockwave: skyscrapers, samba, and a frenetic pace that made her hometown feel like a distant memory. Yet she thrived. Set against the backdrop of the 2013 floods