Ana Paula Cruz expands literary influence in Apucarana

Writer and cultural producer Ana Paula Cruz, known as Ana Com Doçura, is expanding her literary and cultural influence in the Apucarana region of Brazil. With over 25 years of experience, her work focuses on regional identity, education, and community development.

Her recent publications include ‘Apucarana Uma Fábula’ (2024) and ‘Marilândia do Sul Uma Fábula’ (2026), with a new title, ‘Os Grandes Heróis da Coagulação’, expected next year. In collaboration with the Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR), she has also transitioned her work into the digital sphere by developing an educational smartphone game based on her first book.