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Ana Maria Gonçalves Becomes First Black Woman in Brazilian Academy of LettersCEFR A1

25 Jul 2025

Adapted from Fernanda Canofre, Global Voices CC BY 3.0

Photo by Osarugue Igbinoba, Unsplash

AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.

  • Ana Maria Gonçalves is a writer from Brazil.
  • She is the first Black woman in the Brazilian Academy of Letters.
  • The Academy started in 1897.
  • Gonçalves is 55 years old.
  • She is known for her book "Um defeito de cor."
  • Only 13 women have been in the Academy before her.
  • Gonçalves wants more Black women to join the Academy.

Difficult words

  • writerA person who writes books or stories.
  • BrazilA country in South America.
  • firstBeing number one in a sequence.
  • womanAn adult female person.
  • AcademyA group for learning and sharing knowledge.
  • joinTo become part of something.

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Discussion questions

  • Why do you think it is important to have diverse voices in the Academy?
  • How can more women be encouraged to join organizations like the Academy?

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