A representação antirracista e inclusiva presente na literatura infantil: uma análise do livro "Amoras"

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the book Amoras, written by Emicida, from the perspective of antiracist literature. The research seeks to understand the importance of the work in the context of Black representativity in children’s literature and its contribution to the development of conscious and critical citizens regarding racism and religious intolerance. The study was conducted through a detailed analysis of the work, aiming to identify the elements that position it as na antiracist manifesto. The book was discussed in light of children’s literature, with na emphasis on its inclusive approach that values Afro-Brazilian identity and deconstructs racial stereotypes. The research also explored the work’s connection with historical figures and cultural references that enhance the understanding of ancestry and resistance. The analysis was grounded in the following authors: Eliane Cavalleiro (2006), Oliveira (2008), Melo and Gonçalves (2017), Chimamanda Adichie (2019), and Lima (2017), among others. The results confirm that Amoras is na essential work for the development of inclusive and transformative literature, capable of stimulating reflection and respect for racial diversity from childhood.