Monteiro Lobato was an influential Brazilian writer and editor born in 1882. He studied law but became interested in writing and publishing. Some of his most famous works included the children's book Sítio do Pica Pau Amarelo and the character Emília. He had a publishing company and translated many works. Lobato played a key role in developing Brazilian nationalism and literature in the early 20th century. He had 4 children with his wife and changed his name as a teenager.

1. - MONTEIRO LOBATO Renata Sol – ALL 6.2
“Um país se faz com homens e
livros”

2. EARLY LIFE
Name changed with 11-years-old
1897 – Instituto de Ciências e Letras
Law at Faculdade do Largo de São Francisco
18 years old
4 months old
13 years old

3. YOUTH
Prosecutor in Areias
Marriage and first kids
Buquira’s Farm letter “Urupês”
Marta
Edga
r
Guilherm
e
Rute
“Purezinha”

4. PRE-MODERNISM
Nationalism
Dois “Brasis”
Jeca Tatu – Urupês – 1918

5. WORKS
O Museu de Emília (play) - 1938
Negrinha

6. SÍTIO DO PICAPAU AMARELO
1977
2001
2013

7. EMÍLIA Me at 5-
year-
birthday
party
"A Emília é infernal", bem definiu
Lobato: "Quando estou batendo o
teclado, ela posta-se ao lado da
máquina e quem diz que eu digo o
que eu penso?".
2’37”
5’14”

8. THE EDITOR
Translations
Revista do Brasil
Monteiro Lobato & Cia – Companhia Editora Nacional

9. THE PETROLEUM
1927 – sent to the USA
1931 – got back to Brazil
Tripod: iron, oil and roads
1947 – arrested

10. QUESTIONS
Have you ever read a Monteiro Lobato’s book? (If yes, which one? Did you
like it?)
What is your favorite character of Sítio do Pica Pau Amarelo? Why?
Do you think Monteiro Lobato was important for our literature (in general)?
What was the name of his wife?
How many children he had?
Why did he change his name to José Bento?