Books del Sur curates Latin America Spanish-language literature to support dual language curriculum.
  • Book cover of Migrar illustrates an ancient drawing of people.
  • Photograph of inside of book shows text and illustrations of an ancient civilization and its people. Photograph is also showing how the book opens up accordion style, not a typical right to left style.
  • Photograph of a top view of the open book, show the pages are formed in the book.
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Migrar

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Migrar, es una historia narrada por un joven que creció en una granja. Su padre es forzado a dejar su familia y buscar trabajo en el extranjero. Poco después, su esposa y sus hijos también dejan su hogar y cruzan la frontera. Lo que más querian los niños era encontrar a su padre. Este sensacional libro ilustrado se desarrolla en una hoja larga como un códice azteca, en sus hermosas y detalladas imágenes blancas y negras. Es una dulce historia presentada de una poderosa manera visual, desplegándose literalmente a medida que se va leyendo; es un trabajo de arte.

 

 

English Description:

Migrar (or Migrate in English) is a story narrated by a young child who grew up on a farm. His father is forced to leave the family in order to look for work abroad. Shortly after, the children and their mother, who is also desperate to find work, leave their house and cross the border too. The children want more than anything to find their father. This stunningly illustrated book unfolds into a long sheet like an Aztec codex, its black and white images detailed and beautiful. It is a tender story presented in a visually powerful way, literally unfolding as you read; a work of art.

Publishing Details

Author : José Manuel Mateo Calderón

Illustrator : Javier Martínez Pedro

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 22

Size: 3 2x 16 cm

Year Published: 2012

Instructional Details

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction, Realistic Fiction

Theme: Personal Narrative, Immigration, Community

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