MARTHA ÂNGELO was born in São Paulo in 1967. She graduated in Languages and Literature at the São Paulo University and works with projects that promote reading habits among children and teenagers. 

Her first book, O guardião da floresta [The Forest Keeper] was published by Editora Biblioteca 24 horas. 

She also writes short stories, chronicles, children's tales and poetry, and collaborates with A suprema arte [The Supreme Art] writing chronicles and movie reviews.