LUZIA, A MENINA SONHADORA

Abstract

Luzia, the Dreaming Girl is a children's literary work inspired by the life of Luzia Cristina do Carmo, a leader of the Boa Nova Quilombola Community in the municipality of Professor Jamil, Goiás, Brazil. Through an accessible narrative for young readers, the book addresses themes such as ancestry, Quilombola identity, collective memory, education, representation, and social participation, following the protagonist's journey from childhood to her role as a community leader. The work highlights oral traditions, traditional knowledge, and education as instruments of social transformation, fostering the recognition of Quilombola histories, identities, and territories. As part of the Literature for Childhood Collection, the book is an educational product of the Escola Quilombo Project – Improvement Course in Quilombola School Education, developed by the Federal Institute Goiano in partnership with SECADI/MEC. It contributes to the implementation of Ethnic-Racial Relations Education and Quilombola School Education by supporting anti-racist pedagogical practices in basic education.