Leila Miccolis (Rio de Janeiro, 1947) is a poet who has received national recognition. Her collected poetry was published in 2013.

Miccolis' essays in Werewolves and Alligators are about lesbian activism. The writing by both authors in this book reclaim and subvert derogatory references like those in its title, “Werewolves” (men with men) and “Alligators” (women with women).