Mary John

Ana Pessoa (born 1982) is a Portuguese writer of fiction for young adults. Born in Lisbon, she read Modern Languages and Literatures — Portuguese and German — at the Faculty of Letters of the University of Lisbon, and has lived in Brussels since 2007, where she works as a translator. Her first book, O Caderno Vermelho da Rapariga Karateca (2012), illustrated by Bernardo Carvalho, won the Branquinho da Fonseca Prize in its juvenile category in 2011; Supergigante followed, and her short fiction ha...

Bernardo Carvalho is a Brazilian writer known for exploring identity and memory in his books, including the novel Mary John. Readers appreciate his distinctive and thoughtful storytelling.

Mercè Ubach Dorca is the author of Visage volé, a compelling work that explores themes of identity and memory. Readers who enjoy thoughtful, character-driven narratives will find much to appreciate in her writing.