From marginalization to centrality: the importance of black representativeness in children’s and young adult literature

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https://doi.org/10.5212/PraxEduc.v.17.18418.025

Abstract

The role of children’s and young adult literature in the construction of black children’s identities and in the establishment of positive ethnic-racial relationships still needs discussion and recognition. Therefore, this article aimed to promote some considerations about black authorship and the characterization of black characters in literary works. As powerful narratives for the inclusion of diversity Zum Zum Zumbiiiiiiiii and Olelê: an ancient song from Africa stood out. The study was based on bibliographical research, educational norms, Afrocentricity (ASANTE, 2009) and Afro-Brazilian civilizing values ​​(TRINDADE, 2010). Given what was analyzed, we verified the relevance of children’s and young adult literature on black themes in order to expand children’s perception of the world, respecting differences, valuing the history of the black population and racial identification.

Keywords: Racial identity. Black authorship. Black thematic.

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Author Biographies

  • Janaína Oliveira Caetano, Fluminense Federal University

    Mestre em Diversidade e Inclusão pela Universidade Federal Fluminense (CMPDI-UFF). Membro do Laboratório de Antibióticos, Bioquímica, Ensino e Modelagem Molecular (LABiEMol-UFF), financiado pela Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Faperj) e pelo Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq).

  • Suzete Araujo Oliveira Gomes, Fluminense Federal University

    Doutora em Biologia Parasitária pela Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Professora Associada da Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Rio de Janeiro. Membro colaborador externo na Pós-Graduação em Ciências e Biotecnologia (PPBI-UFF). Docente permanente e Vice-coordenadora no Curso de Mestrado Profissional em Diversidade e Inclusão (CMPDI-UFF). Docente permanente e membro da CPG no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências, Tecnologias e Inclusão (PGCTIn-UFF). 

  • Helena Carla Castro, Fluminense Federal University

    Doutorado Sanduíche (concentração em Biologia e Modelagem Molecular) pelo Instituto de Bioquímica da UFRJ e pela Universidade da Califórnia (São Francisco-EUA). Coordenadora do Laboratório de Antibióticos, Bioquímica, Ensino e Modelagem Molecular (LABiEMol-UFF). Cientista do Nosso Estado (Faperj). Bolsista de produtividade em pesquisa (CNPq-Nível 1). Professora Titular e Vice-diretora do Instituto de Biologia da Universidade Federal Fluminense (IB-UFF). Membro dos Programas de Pós-Graduação em Ciências e Biotecnologia (IB-UFF), em Patologia e de Ciências, Tecnologias e Inclusão (UFF). Membro colaborador do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ensino de Biociências e Saúde (Fiocruz-FJ) e do Curso de Mestrado Profissional em Diversidade e Inclusão (CMPDI-UFF).

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Published

2022-02-11

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Vol. 17 (2022): Dossiê: Relações étnico-raciais: práticas e reflexões pedagógicas em contextos, espaços e tempos

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Dossiê: Relações étnico-raciais: práticas e reflexões pedagógicas

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From marginalization to centrality: the importance of black representativeness in children’s and young adult literature. Práxis Educativa, [S. l.], v. 17, p. 1–22, 2022. DOI: 10.5212/PraxEduc.v.17.18418.025. Disponível em: https://revistas.uepg.br/index.php/praxiseducativa/article/view/18418. Acesso em: 30 may. 2026.