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Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Yo, Juan de Pareja

Yo, Juan de Pareja

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Ganadora de la Medalla Newbery de 1966, esta poderosa novela histórica narra la vida de Juan de Pareja, el joven esclavo que molía los pigmentos, preparaba los lienzos y cuidaba el taller del gran pintor español Diego Velázquez. Con su propia voz, Juan describe el trabajo junto a su amo, el brillo y las intrigas de la corte española y su anhelo secreto de convertirse en artista. Un conmovedor retrato de la amistad, la dignidad, el prejuicio y la incansable búsqueda de la libertad. Edición en español.

English Translation

I, Juan de Pareja

Winner of the 1966 Newbery Medal, this powerful historical novel tells the story of Juan de Pareja, the enslaved young man who ground the pigments, prepared the canvases, and cared for the studio of the great Spanish painter Diego Velázquez. In his own voice, Juan describes life in his master's workshop, the glitter and intrigue of the Spanish court, and his secret longing to become an artist himself. A moving portrait of friendship, dignity, prejudice, and the enduring pursuit of freedom. Spanish-language edition.

Reading Levels

Ages:

  • 12
  • 13
  • 14+

Grades:

  • Grade 6-8
  • Grade 9-12

Book Details

Vendor: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Binding: Paperback

Type: Chapter Book

Copyright: 1996

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Genre: Historical Fiction

Fiction or Non Fiction: Fiction

Subject: Social Studies: Geography/History/Economics/Civics

Type of Spanish Book: Transadapted

Pages: 224

Author/Illustrator Details

Author: Elizabeth Borton De Trevino / Enrique T. Borton
Author Origin: United States
Illustrator: None
IIlustrator Origin: None

Weight/Dimensions

Dimensions: 5.05 x 7.6 x .85 (Inches)

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