KÁTIA RIBEIRO was born in Porto Alegre, State of Rio Grande do Sul, lived in Brasília Federal District and now resides in Belém, State of Pará.

She completed her post-graduation studies in Public Law, Procedural Law, and Environmental Law.

Kátia has written poems and short stories that were selected by several Brazilian and international anthologies.

She has ten children's books under her belt, as well as two poetry books, one of short stories, one novel and four plays.