The only function of the educator is to put the child on the street, in the world

Abstract

Born in Sao Paulo and holding a bachelor degree in Pedagogy by Universidade de Sao Paulo, the teacher, journalist and writer Fanny Abramovich celebrated her 20 years of career in 2009. She taught and wrote books for children, youth, adults and teachers and was invited to take her knowledge throughout Brazil, dealing with theater‑education and creativity‑education. She worked for years as a journalist, making criticism of children’s books, and speaking of what was produced for them, toys, phonograph records, theater. She made the same kind of work in television. Collaborated with several newspapers and magazines. Acted as consultant for projects specifically designed for children and youth in the areas of theater, literature and education. In this testimonial, she tells why everything she did in life has been worth it.