Identidade em perspectiva: a utilização dos livros da autora Kiusam de Oliveira no processo de construção identitária da criança negra.

Abstract

The research presented here discusses the representativeness of black characters in children's literature for the construction of black children's identities at school, with the aim of showing the possible contributions of stories by the writer Kiusam de Oliveira to the recognition of these children, in a way that values different ethical cultures. The methodology adopted consisted of ethnographic research, with a qualitative approach, based on an analysis of the reaction and perception of students from three schools who took part in storytelling workshops on the works of the aforementioned author, also promoting reflection on the importance of representing the characteristics of black culture and the black body in literary works transmitted to children. The results showed that the lack of black protagonists not only perpetuates harmful racial stereotypes, but also deprives young readers of enriching literary experiences that reflect the plurality of society. On the other hand, children who see themselves reflected in the books they read are more likely to develop a love of reading and engage more deeply with the material. Thus, the inclusion of black protagonists is not only a question of social justice, but also of educational effectiveness. It was concluded that integrating stories such as those by Kiusam de Oliveira and other authors that address the characteristics of black people into the school curriculum promotes a representative educational environment where all children can recognize, value and respect themselves.