Description: (Writer)
Carmen Lyra was a well-known Costa Rican writer who utilized her influence to promote social reform. She was dedicated to education, evident in her role as a teacher and founder of Costa Rica's inaugural Montessori school. A co-founder of the Communist Party of Costa Rica, she was also a key figure in the establishment of the country's first female worker's unions, advocating for labor rights and challenging the power of fruit companies. Her efforts were recognized with numerous awards, solidifying her as a trailblazing figure in Costa Rican literature.