Books del Sur curates Latin America Spanish-language literature to support dual language curriculum.
  • Book cover of Violeta Parra para Ninas y Ninos with an illustration of Violeta Parra with a bird and a guitar
  • Inside book page illustrates Violeta Parra with a guitar next to a field.
1 2

Violeta Parra para niñas y niños

$9.99
$12.99 $9.99

La segunda, dentro de la serie anti-princesas en espanol, explora la vida de Violeta Parra, una de las músicas chilenas más famosas. Este maravilloso texto de no ficción en espanol, combinado con ilustraciones coloridas, fotografías y páginas de actividades para que los 3RD - 4TH aprendan sobre una mujer extraordinaria y una verdadera heroína. Aunque su esposo esperaba que ella hiciera el papel de una esposa sumisa, su pasión no se podía contener. En vez de esto, ella recorrió los campos de Chile, aprendiendo y recopilando música folclórica. Una música que aprendió por sí misma, se dedicó a preservar ls canciones tradicionales que estaban siendo olvidadas. Violeta fue reconocida internacionalmente por su música, sus pinturas y por sus bordados. Los hechos sobre la vida de violeta y sobre sus esfuerzos, han sido entralazados con ilustraciones coloridas, un rico vocabulario y canciones líricas para crear una interesante exploración de una de las más proclamadas artistas. 

English Description:

The second in the Spanish Anti-Princess series explores the life of Violeta Parra, one of Chile's most famous musicians. This engaging nonfiction Spanish text is coupled with colorful illustrations, photographs and activity pages as readers learn about an extraordinary woman and a true superhero. Though her husband expected her to play the part of a submissive housewife, her passion could not be contained; instead, she scoured the Chilean countryside learning about and gathering folkloric music. A self-taught musician, she dedicated herself to preserving traditional songs that had nearly been forgotten and was recognized internationally for her music as well as her painting and embroidery. Facts about Violeta’s life and efforts are woven together with colorful illustrations, rich vocabulary and song lyrics to create an engaging exploration of one of Chile’s most heralded artists.

Publishing Details

Author : Nadia Fink

Illustrator : Pitu Saa

Author Nationality : Argentina

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 32

Year Published: 2016

Instructional Details

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Biography, Fiction, Non-Fiction

Theme: Women in History, Music, About POC, Anti-Princess, Culture, Fiction

Author Talk: Link

Lesson Plan Link: Link

Not sure which resources fit your classroom needs? Let us help! LET'S CHAT