Bianca Santana

Bianca Maria Santana de Brito (born 1984) is a Brazilian writer, researcher, journalist and teacher.

She authored Quando me descobri negra,[2] a book awarded with a Prêmio Jabuti[3] and made available in public schools across Brazil.

Quando me descobri negra[2] is Bianca's most prestigious work to date and was awarded third place in 2016's Prêmio Jabuti,[3] the illustration category.

Bianca's work was selected by the Brazilian government for distribution to public schools across the country.

[4] The book explores the experience of black people on the meaning and the consequences of coming to terms with the often veiled racism in Brazil.