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Me visto de negro y qué

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"Me visto de negro y qué", de Roberto Fuentes, es una historia audaz y emotiva sobre Daniela, una niña que abraza su individualidad a través de su amor por la ropa negra y la música rock, y que se niega a que la llamen "Dani". En la escuela, su hermano menor, Tomás, sufre acoso escolar constante durante el recreo, especialmente por parte de un compañero llamado Camilo. Aunque Tomás parece imperturbable, Daniela comienza a cuestionarse cuán profundamente lo afectan las burlas y qué papel puede desempeñar ella para defenderlo. Con un español accesible y una voz contemporánea, esta novela ofrece a los educadores bilingües una poderosa puerta de entrada para hablar sobre el acoso escolar, los vínculos entre hermanos, la autoexpresión y la resiliencia emocional, tanto en el aula como en casa.

English Description:

Me visto de negro y qué by Roberto Fuentes is a bold and emotionally resonant story about Daniela, a girl who embraces her individuality through her love of black clothing and rock music—and who refuses to be called “Dani.” At school, her younger brother Tomás is relentlessly bullied during recess, especially by a classmate named Camilo. Though Tomás appears unfazed, Daniela begins to question how deeply the teasing affects him and what role she can play in standing up for him. With accessible Spanish and a contemporary voice, this novel gives dual-language educators a powerful entry point to discuss bullying, sibling bonds, self-expression, and emotional resilience—both in the classroom and at home.

Publishing Details

Author : Roberto Fuentes

Illustrator : Fabián Rivas

Author Nationality : Chile

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 56

Year Published: 2021

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 3rd

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction, Realistic Fiction

Theme: Social Emotional, Identity, Family, Bullying, Community