Literature is always a great way to spark conversation and introduce children to different topics. Here is a list of books that you can have on the shelf and read with your child.
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What a pleasure to read with children. And make no mistake! Even the youngest children, who seem to understand nothing, absorb a lot in these moments of reading – not only from the book and the story itself, but from the affection, warmth, pleasure, and building up an affective memory. Children’s books are effective ways to talk about everything and everyone with the little ones.
It is through art and representation that we create ideals and understand the world – and this is even more important in childhood when children learn how the world around them behaves. Choosing books with Black characters, for example, is essential for Black children to identify with and feel represented, and for White children to understand equality, privilege, respect, and their role in building a less cruel world.
With that in mind, we ask that you do so Aline Maxilinewho is mother, teacher, feminist and poet, author of the profile @pretadeversoshelp us make a selection of children’s books, in the Black Consciousness Week🇧🇷 Check out the list:
1. blackberries, Murderer, illustration by Aldo Fabrini. Companhia das Letras
In the song blackberries, Emicida sings: “That the sweetness of the berries cradles me / Made the little girl come to her own conclusion / Daddy, it’s okay, because I’m black too.” From this rap, the artist creates his first children’s book and shows the importance of recognizing ourselves in the world and being proud of who we are – from childhood and forever.
Two.the little black princeRodrigo Franca, New Frontier
The Little Black Prince lives on a tiny planet. Besides him, there is only one baobab – his only companion. When the winds come, the boy travels to different planets, spreading love and empathy. The text is originally a children’s game that has been around the whole country. Now, Rodrigo França brings this sensitive story into short story form, presenting the young reader with a narrative that speaks to the importance of valuing who we are and where we come from – as well as showing us the strength to have bonds of affection and affection. After all, as the Little Black Prince says, together we all win.
3. I hear what I hear: and the incredible story of Asta and JaserLázaro Ramos, illustrations by Ana Maria Sena
This book features the character Dan, already known among Mundo Bita fans, and deals with important themes for children and adults: feelings, ancestry, belonging, cultural diversity, acceptance and respect for differences. The book has two storylines in the same narrative. In it, we can take Dan on an ordinary day where he goes through different moments that bring out different feelings and, in the end, ties Dan’s pride to the perception of ancestry and belonging determined by the history of his ancestors. , Rod and Jaser. “I’ve always wanted to write a children’s book about feelings. In fact, the desire to talk about feelings was already in me and I ended up making that desire available to the character Dan”
4. From step to step, a book to dance and dreamOtávio Júnior, illustrated by Bruna Lubambo, Companhia das Letrinhas
Born in Rio de Janeiro and mixing funk, capoeira, samba and frevo rhythms, Passinho has conquered increasingly passionate dancers and participants, who bring a unique way of dancing and expressing themselves to dance floors, competitions and the world. . In his new book, the award-winning author of from my window he writes, with the same poetic and captivating prose that characterizes him – and which acquires strength and color with the illustrations of Bruna Lubambo -, of the passinho, his dancers and everything that surrounds them.
5. SulweLupita Nyong’o, translation by Rane Souza, Rocco Pequenos Leitores
SULWE has midnight skin. She is darker than everyone in her family than she is. She is darker than everyone in her school than she is. Sulwe just wanted to be beautiful and full of light like her mother and sister. When she least expected it, a magical journey into the night sky opened her eyes and she changed everything.
6. stories of black womenHeloÃsa Pires Lima, illustrated by Laurabeatriz, Companhia das Letrinhas
In Black Stories they speak of a people who arrived in Brazil by force. Enslaved men, women and children, far from their lands, were forced to do all kinds of work. They have lost all freedom, they have suffered a lot. However, they survived slavery and ended up making Brazil their second home. What is it like to be black in this country? Does it make a difference or is it important? Gathering historical information, intellectual reflections, incentives to exercise citizenship and stories (taken from African mythology, for example), the author talks about the black population in Brazil, with the experience of those who have already been the target of racism. The work has received the Adolfo Aizen and José Cabassa awards from the Brazilian Union of Writers (UBE, 1999), the seal of High Recommendation from the National Foundation for Children’s Books, FNLIJ 1998, information category. It was also selected for the Brazilian Book Review at the Bologna Book Fair (1999).
7. Jana’s funny glossaryby Lorena Ribeiro, illustrated by Quézia Silveira
Fun glossary by Jana tells the story of JanaÃna, a 7-year-old girl immersed in creativity. You have discovered with pro Gleice, that you can create a list to give meaning to words. So, she asked Dinda Cris for help to create her own glossary, telling people and things that are part of her daily life in a very entertaining way. The story is narrated by the character himself, in conversation with the reader, encouraging interaction with the work.
8. “Hey You!”: A book about growing up proud to be blackDapo Adeola, translated by Stefano Volp, Companhia das Letrinhas
Using delicate prose and illustrations by nineteen different artists, this book celebrates the lives and growth of Black children around the world, pointing out hopeful paths for the future and empowering a new generation of dreamers. With illustrations by Dapo Adeola, Alyissa Johnson, Sharee Miller, Jade Orlando, Diane Ewen, Reggie Brown, Lhaiza Morena, Onyinye Iwu, Chanté Timothy, Gladys Jose, Bex Glendining, Joelle Avelino, Dunni Mustapha, Nicole Miles, Charlot Kristensen, Kingsley Nebechi , Camilla Sucre, Derick Brooks, Jobe Anderson, Selom Sunu.
9. My curly hair is like a queenBell Hooks, illustrations by Chris Raschka, Editora Boitatá
Originally released in 1999 in rhymed and illustrated poem form, this delicate work comes to the country on the Boitatá label, presenting Brazilian girls with different hairstyles and haircuts in a positive, cheerful and complimentary way. A read-aloud book designed for children aged three and up – as well as mothers, sisters, aunts and grandmothers – to be proud of who they are and their “soft as cotton” and “tasty to play with” hair. “. Nowadays, countless women, including very young girls, are known to suffer while trying to fit unattainable standards of beauty, from problems that can range from self-doubt and low self-esteem issues to more serious ailments, such as anorexia, depression, and even mutilation or suicide attempts. For black girls the burden may be even greater due to underrepresentation in the media and popular culture and an excess of Eurocentric references, fair skin and straight hair. In this sense, Meu crespo é de queen is a book that praises the beauty of black phenotypes, exalting Afro hairstyles and textures, acting as a reference to the girl who sees herself represented and admired there.
10. Omo-Oba: Princess StoriesKiusam Oliveira, with illustrations by Josias Marinho, Mazza Edições
Omo-Oba: Histórias de Princesas is a book that favors the reinterpretation of African myths, very popular in Ketu tradition communities, little known by the general public and which reinforce the different ways of being feminine. The six myths presented are meant to reinforce girls’ personalities at all times.
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