O CHEFÃO LÁ DO MORRO

Who doesn't know Otávio Jr.? He lives in Complexo do Alemão, in Rio de Janeiro, and has dedicated his life to saving books—and, in doing so, saving lives. His greatest weapon is his love of the written word and his deep belief in the power of human connection.
Traveling throughout Brazil and around the world, Otávio Jr. reminds audiences that underserved communities are rich in culture, deserving of respect, recognition, and celebration. He also challenges the simplistic notion of heroes and villains, revealing that life in marginalized communities is far more complex than easy stereotypes suggest.
In The Boss, Otávio Jr. invites readers to look beyond appearances and remember that, behind every person, there is a child—and behind every child, a heart filled with hope for a fairer, kinder, and freer world. Through lyrical rhymes and poetic storytelling, he inspires us to dream, even as he confronts the harsh realities that shape so many lives.