Gladys Carmagnola (1939–2015) was a Paraguayan poet and teacher. She is one of the country's best known writers; her work is devoted to a wide audience, including works for children and adults. She was born in Guarambaré city Central Department, Paraguay, January 2, 1939, daughter of Ramona and Carlos Herrera Udrizar Carmagnola, a descendant of Italians and died July 9, 2015.