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Li Song, mujer china

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Li Song, mujer china, de Jacqueline Balcells y Ana María Güiraldes, ilustrada por Marianela Frank, es una novela histórica poética que sigue a tres generaciones de mujeres chinas —una madre, su hija Li Song y un chamán— mientras desafían las tradiciones patriarcales que exigen la sumisión femenina. Ambientada en la antigua China, la historia combina mitos, espiritualidad y herencia cultural para explorar temas de identidad, resistencia y fortaleza generacional. Con 88 páginas de prosa lírica en español, es ideal para lectores a partir de los 10 años y sirve como un recurso valioso para aulas bilingües que examinan los roles de género, la narrativa cultural y el empoderamiento personal.

English Description:

Li Song, mujer china by Jacqueline Balcells and Ana María Güiraldes, illustrated by Marianela Frank, is a poetic historical novella that follows three generations of Chinese women—a mother, her daughter Li Song, and a shaman—as they challenge the patriarchal traditions that demand female submission. Set against the backdrop of ancient China, the story blends myth, spirituality, and cultural heritage to explore themes of identity, resistance, and generational strength. With 88 pages of lyrical Spanish prose, it’s ideal for readers ages 10 and up and serves as a powerful resource for dual-language classrooms examining gender roles, cultural storytelling, and personal empowerment.

Publishing Details

Author : Jacqueline Balcells, Ana María Güiralde

Illustrator : Andrés Jullian

Author Nationality : Chile

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 88

Size: 18.5x13 cm

Year Published: 2014

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 6th-8th

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Informational, Non-Fiction

Theme: Women in History, Social Studies, Social Issues, Asian American, Equality, Culture