O prazer de ler através da Giroteca

Abstract

This study analyzed the impact of the Giroteca – a mobile library implemented at Escola Municipal Padre Ângelo Imperialli, in Teresina (PI), whose main objective is to encourage reading and its enjoyment among elementary school students. The research is based on the understanding that traditional reading instruction practices, focused on the mechanical decoding of words, fail to spark students’ interest, making reading an obligation rather than a pleasurable activity. The Giroteca emerges in this context as an innovative alternative that integrates technology, mobility, and literature, providing a dynamic, inclusive, and playful learning environment. The methodology adopted was quantitative, involving the application of questionnaires to 4th- and 5th-grade students to assess usage frequency, perceptions of the space, and its effects on school performance. The results indicate that the Giroteca significantly contributes to increasing interest in reading, improving text interpretation skills, and strengthening the bond between students and books. The study concludes that the Giroteca is an effective tool for democratizing access to reading and fostering the development of critical and autonomous readers, while reinforcing the role of the school library as an agent of social transformation. Keywords: giroteca; reading; school library; education; inclusion.