Meet the creator

João Paulo Soares Martins

Author and creator João Paulo brings reading and hands-on activity together, turning every Farofa and Friends book into an invitation to imagine, participate, and learn.

Discover the first book
João Paulo Soares Martins
01

Stories children can join

The project grew from the idea that a child can do more than watch a story unfold: they can complete, draw, color, and talk about what they read.

02

Creativity with purpose

Narrative, humor, friendship, and hands-on prompts work together to encourage focus, expression, and curiosity while keeping play at the center.

03

A growing world of friends

Farofa, Capitu, Miquinho, and Luma open the door to new adventures, new themes, and books designed for different ways of learning.