António Torrado

António Torrado is widely considered one of the most important authors in Portuguese children's literature. His extensive and diverse body of work incorporates texts rooted in popular and traditional sources, alongside poetry and, particularly, short stories. Torrado champions freedom of expression and respect for diversity, often employing humor in his narratives. His writing frequently adopts a poetic register, especially in allegorical tales, and he has recently expanded into writing novels for children and young adults, with a significant recent focus on drama.