MAURÍCIO DE ALMEIDA was born in Campinas, State of São Paulo, in 1982, and graduated in Anthropology from the University of Campinas (Unicamp).

He co-wrote two plays: Transparência da carne [Transparence of the Flesh] and No meio da noite [In the Middle of the Night]. He also contributed to two anthologies: Como se não houvesse amanhã [As if There Was No Tomorrow] and O livro branco [The White Book].

His first book, Beijando dentes [Kissing Teeth], received the 2007 Literary Prize granted by SESC (Social Service of Commerce).