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Claro de luna

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Claro de luna, de Elizabeth Santiago, es una impactante novela juvenil que combina la narrativa contemporánea con la ficción histórica para explorar la identidad puertorriqueña y taína. Sigue a Taína Pérez, una niña de 14 años que enfrenta desafíos en casa y en la escuela, y que descubre de su abuela que es descendiente directa de Anacaona, una legendaria líder, poeta y guerrera taína. Recibiendo un amuleto sagrado y un cemí, Taína comienza a descubrir su fuerza ancestral y a confrontar las injusticias de su comunidad. Entrelazado con capítulos históricos, el libro celebra la resiliencia, la herencia cultural y el poder transformador de recuperar las propias raíces. Para las aulas bilingües, es un recurso atractivo para conversar sobre justicia social, historia indígena y empoderamiento personal.

English Description:

Claro de luna by Elizabeth Santiago is a powerful young adult novel that blends contemporary storytelling with historical fiction to explore Puerto Rican and Taíno identity. It follows Taína Pérez, a 14-year-old girl facing challenges at home and school, who learns from her abuela that she’s a direct descendant of Anacaona, a legendary Taíno leader, poet, and warrior. Gifted a sacred amulet and cemí, Taína begins to uncover her ancestral strength and confront the injustices in her community. Interwoven with historical chapters, the book celebrates resilience, cultural heritage, and the transformative power of reclaiming one’s roots. For bilingual classrooms, it’s a compelling resource for discussing social justice, indigenous history, and personal empowerment.

Publishing Details

Author : Elizabeth Santiago

Type of Spanish : Translated

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 384

Size: 5.6 x 2.1 x 8.0

Year Published: 2023

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 5th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Culture, Family, Identity, Indigenous People, Immigration, Community, Migration