Aura Rostand was the pen name for Nicaraguan poet Maria de la Selva (1899–1957).

She travelled throughout Latin America and the United States while publishing poetry.

Rostand also wrote journalistic works for Mexican and Costa Rican publications.

[3][2][6] While in Detroit Rostand had a miscarriage and her brother, Salomón, gave birth to a son called Salomoncito.

There she befriended Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and María Félix[5] Rostand also wrote journalistic works for Mexican and Costa Rican publications.