A BIBLIOTECA ESCOLAR COMO PONTE PARA A DEMOCRATIZAÇÃO DA LEITURA NO CONTEXTO BRASILEIRO

Abstract

This thesis titled The School Library as a Bridge to the Democratization of Reading in the Brazilian Context addresses the structural and cultural challenges related to reading in Brazil. Starting from the observation that the country has low reading rates and inequalities in access to books, the study identifies factors such as the poor condition of public libraries, the lack of effective public policies, disinterest in reading, and exhausting routines. The research proposes exploring the role of schools and libraries as essential agents in promoting critical and civic reading. The theoretical framework addresses the history of reading in Brazil, marked by social exclusions, and highlights the evolution of public policies, such as the National Reading and Writing Policy (Law 13.696/2018), which aims to democratize access to books. The project also emphasizes the importance of school libraries and playful activities to spark interest in reading, especially among young children in the literacy phase. Methodologically, this is a bibliographical and qualitative research, with an analysis of theoretical texts, laws, and data on reading in Brazil. Key objectives include understanding the barriers to reading in the country, evaluating existing public policies, and proposing strategies to strengthen the reading habit, with an emphasis on the school environment. The work contributes to a broader debate about the right to read and the development of a fairer and more informed society.