A importância da leitura para o desenvolvimento cognitivo: o papel do bibliotecário escolar no desenvolvimento do ser.

Abstract

It presents a bibliographical research about the importance of reading for the cognitive development of the being, initially approaching the definition of reading, as well as a historical evolution of the supports of the registries of knowledge, passing through the nonverbal language of our ancestors that recorded knowledge mainly in caves and and even the creation of papyrus, parchment, and finally paper, and the historical evolution of libraries from antiquity to the present. It deals with the form of reading from the first months of life through adolescence, since reading is done independently of the reading of written materials, being done at all times in everyday life and has immeasurable importance for the collection of information necessary for the performance of activities, including professionals. Finally, it addresses the importance of the written reading for the critical and intellectual development of the human being and the strategic role of the school librarian to encourage this important habit.