ABUSO INFANTIL E PROSTITUIÇÃO EM SAPATO DE SALTO, DE LYGIA BOJUNGA

Abstract

Lygia Bojunga stands out as one of the leading representatives of the innovative trend in children's and young adult literature, recognized for addressing fracture themes—topics considered taboos by society, such as death, suicide, prostitution, rape, violence—in a sensitive and enriching manner. Acknowledging the relevance of these themes in shaping the reader's individuality, our justification lies in the understanding that addressing these issues, pertinent to reality, significantly contributes to readers' critical, emotional, and social development. In this regard, this work aims to analyze the book "Sapato de Salto" (2006) by the aforementioned author, focusing on the treatment she gives to fracture themes present in the narrative. To achieve this, we will outline a profile of children's and young adult literature over the years, exploring its transformation from a utilitarian-pedagogical perspective to a more innovative vision. Next, we will examine in more detail the life, work, and impact of the author, providing a deeper understanding of her contribution and relevance in the contemporary literary context. Finally, using these discussions as a basis, we will proceed to analyze the narrative, with emphasis on two main themes: child abuse and prostitution, both extensively explored in the work. As theoretical references for bibliographic research, we selected studies by Coelho (2000), Zilberman and Cademartori (1987), Ramos and Navas (2015), Bortoluzi (2013), Sandroni (1987), Palhano (2008), among others.