Soy la arepa - Paperback

by Laura Stagno (Illustrator), Ximena Montilla (Author)

(Description in English below/ Descripci n en ingl s debajo del texto en espa ol) Sabes qu es una arepa? La has probado alguna vez o siempre comen arepas en tu casa? Sabes qui n las invent , c mo se preparan y por qu se llaman as ? Te atreves a preparar unas arepas de colores?A trav s de un r tmico poema y hermosas ilustraciones, este libro te ofrece una breve historia de este alimento, que forma parte de la cultura de muchos pa ses de Hispanoam rica, especialmente de Venezuela y Colombia, y hoy se puede comer en cualquier pa s del mundo. En este libro descubrir s porqu para el venezolano la arepa es s mbolo de identidad y uni n, referencia de hogar que lo acompa a a donde quiera que vaya. Hacer arepas para un venezolano es conectar con Venezuela desde el coraz n. (Book in Spanish)Do you know what an arepa is? Have you ever tried it, or do you always eat arepas at home? Do you know who invented them, how they are prepared, and why they are called that way? Would you like to prepare some colored arepas? This book offers you a brief history of this food through a rhythmic poem and beautiful illustrations. Arepas are part of the culture of many Latin American countries, especially Venezuela and Colombia, and today it can be eaten in any country around the world. This book delves into the history of the Venezuelan arepa, a symbol of identity and union, a home reference that accompanies you wherever you go. Making arepas for a Venezuelan is to connect with that Venezuela that he carries in his heart.