As a creative writer, Dr. Lira is a prominent voice in the (Women of Letters), a feminist literary movement. Her published works include:

Dr. Lira’s research delves into the intersection of literature, culture, and politics, with specific interests in:

: Both books were finalists for the Jabuti Award , Brazil's most prestigious literary honor, in 2020.

: Selected for the inaugural fellowship at UGA to design active learning assignments.

Dr. Cris Lira is a distinguished Brazilian scholar, creative writer, and professor specializing in and women's rights. Currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia (UGA), her work bridge the gap between academic research and creative expression, particularly through the lens of gender and memory studies. Literary & Creative Work

Her articles have been published in Revista Iberoamericana, Chasqui, Revista Mulheres e Literatura, among other journals. In 2022, Cris Lira - Romance Languages