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The document presents an edited collection of papers from the First International Seminar on the History of Reading and Writing Instruction held in Marília, Brazil in 2010. The seminar brought together researchers studying the history of literacy education in different regions of Brazil to discuss the field. The collection includes papers that explore the history of literacy in various states and regions, analyze key researchers and groups contributing to the field, and discuss methodological approaches to the study of literacy history.