I, Juan de Pareja: The Story of a Great Painter and the Slave He Helped Become a Great Artist
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 192
Published: 2008
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"I, Juan de Pareja" tells the story of Juan, a slave in 17th-century Spain, who serves the famous painter Diego Velázquez. Through Juan's eyes, readers experience the complexities of art, friendship, and the struggles of self-identity. As he assists Velázquez in his studio, Juan discovers his own talent for painting. His journey unfolds against the backdrop of the Spanish court and explores themes of freedom, creativity, and resilience. Ultimately, the bond between slave and master transcends societal boundaries, leading Juan to pursue his dream of becoming an artist in his own right. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-12th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 12-18 years.
There are 192 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2008 by St Martin's Press .
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Newbery Award
The Newbery Medal, named after 18th-century British bookseller John Newbery, is one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Established in 1922 by the American Library Association (ALA), the Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished American children's book published in the previous year. The award committee evaluates nominees based on literary quality, originality, presentation, and relevance to childrens literature. The book should demonstrate excellence in narrative and character development, as well as appeal to the intended audience. In addition to the medal winner, the committee also designates several Honor Books each year. These titles are recognized for their merit and are considered outstanding contributions to childrens literature, though they do not receive the medal.