READING CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE FROM AN INCLUSIVE PERSPECTIVE: AN ANALYSIS OF THE WORKS “OS ROLEZINHOS DE GABRIEL NA CIDADE DO SOL” AND “DORINHA, A NOVA AMIGUINHA”

Abstract

The present study has as objective an analysis of children's literature from an inclusive perspective, emphasizing its capacity as a catalyst for reflection, social transformation, and the promotion of a democratic and representative education. To this end, the research utilizes “Os rolezinhos de Gabriel na cidade do sol” as a point of reference, examining how the narrative contributes to a diverse and accessible reading education, as well as fostering appreciation for diversity and the deconstruction of prejudices. The present study employs a qualitative, bibliographical approach, drawing upon the works of Rocha (2005, 2012), Carneiro (2010), Colomer (2007), Souza (2009), Amarilha (2012), and Zilberman (2003), who have previously discussed the role of children's literature in reader education and social inclusion. To analyze the work, the content analysis technique proposed by Bardin (2011) was used, allowing the identification of narrative elements that favor the construction of a more inclusive and equitable learning environment.The results show that children's literature plays a crucial role in promoting inclusion by addressing issues related to diversity and representation.The work analyzed proves to be an effective resource for stimulating critical thinking and empathy by presenting characters and contexts that reflect social and cultural plurality. Consequently, it can be concluded that children's literature not only contributes to the development of critical thinking, but also to the development of empathy.