Abstract
This study presents a report of my experience with the project Art and enchantment: tales from each and every corner. The project's aim was to introduce children, from nursery to fifth grade, who were residents in low-income communities in Rio de Janeiro to literature. At the time of the project’s execution, these communities were considered violent areas. Through the practice of telling and hearing stories, a taste for literary art could be experienced. The text converses with the theoretical contributions of Walter Benjamin and some of his commentators. As a matter of conclusion, the study suggests that low-cost projects can successfully instill in children an interest in literature. This leads to future reflections on the social construction of listeners and readers, readers and storytellers.
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