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La Bandera Puertorriqueña: Poemas de Resistencia Y Orgullo

By (author) Anika Aldamuy Denise, Illustrated by Ericka Lugo, Translated by Yanitzia Canetti

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La historia profunda y conmovedora de Puerto Rico, su bandera y su gente, narrada en versos por la escritora galardonada con el Honor Pura Belpré, Anika Aldamuy Denise, e ilustrada con la fuerza y el color del arte de Ericka Lugo. La pieza de historia que estás a punto de leer comienza con una mujer valiente, un trozo de tela y un carrete de hilo. La historia compleja y profunda de Puerto Rico está entretejida en cada hilo de su bandera. Símbolo de oposición a la ocupación y a la injusticia, la bandera representa el gran orgullo de un pueblo y de su diáspora. La poesía lírica de la escritora galardonada Anika Aldamuy Denise y el arte llamativo de Ericka Lugo entrelazan los orígenes profundamente enraizados de la bandera puertorriqueña con una reflexión conmovedora sobre la historia de la isla, desde el siglo XIX hasta la actualidad. Incluye 14 poemas. Al final del libro se ofrece un contexto histórico adicional sobre Puerto Rico, así como una nota de la autora. The Spanish edition of the riveting story of Puerto Rico, its flag, and its people--told in captivating verse by Pura Belpré Honor-winning author Anika Aldamuy Denise with gorgeous illustrations from Ericka Lugo. The missing piece of history you are about to read begins with a brave woman, a swath of fabric, and a spool of thread. Puerto Rico's complex and deep history is woven throughout each thread of its flag. A symbol of opposition to occupation and injustice, la bandera represents the great pride of a people and its diaspora. With lyrical poetry and vibrant art, the deeply layered origins of the Puerto Rican flag are stitched together in this poignant reflection on the island's history from the 19th century to the present day. Includes 14 poems. Further historical context about Puerto Rico and an author's note is included in the backmatter.

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Normally shipped | Forthcoming
Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Published date | 1 Sep 2026
Language | Spanish
Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 48
Dimensions | 0 x 0 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 295g
ISBN | 978-0-0632-1669-3
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BISAC | juvenile nonfiction / history / central & south america
Expected | 1 Sep 2026

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