: Recipient of the 2025 Franklin College Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award , nominated by her students.
: Examining the cultural impact of displacement and life abroad. Honors & Roles cris lira
: Her most recent book of poetry and prose. : Recipient of the 2025 Franklin College Excellence
: Her doctoral thesis explored women guerrillas in Brazilian and Argentine narratives during the military dictatorships of 1964–1985. Brazil's most prestigious literary honor
Dr. Lira’s research delves into the intersection of literature, culture, and politics, with specific interests in:
: Both books were finalists for the Jabuti Award , Brazil's most prestigious literary honor, in 2020.