A presença da literatura infantojuvenil num livro didático do 7⁰ ano do ensino básico

Abstract

This study aims to analyze how children's and youth literature is presented in textbooks. The central object of study is the didactic work A Conquista Língua Portuguesa, 7th grade of Elementary School (2022), by Eliana Santos Beltrão and Tereza Gordilho. This textbook stands out for its section that addresses relevant themes for young readers, such as resilience, friendship, and ethical values. The research explores pedagogical practices that integrate children's and youth literature into the school curriculum, highlighting the teacher's role as a mediator in fostering reading habits and enjoyment. Additionally, it identifies the challenges faced in promoting literature in the classroom. The analysis shows that when approached in a planned and contextualized manner, children's and youth literature can significantly contribute to the development of students' interpretative, reflective, and creative skills, fostering the formation of autonomous and critical readers. Therefore, this study reaffirms the relevance of children's and youth literature in the educational context.