Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
by Anika Denise
Description
Pura Belpré arrived in New York in 1921 carrying the cuentos folklóricos of her Puerto Rican homeland, determined to share them with the world. At the New York Public Library, she became a bilingual assistant who transformed beloved retellings into books and helped make space for stories that reflected more than one language and culture. Through her work as a librarian and storyteller—along with her gift for bringing characters to life—Belpré planted “story seeds” that would grow into a lasting legacy for generations of children and readers. Written in a lyrical, accessible style, this inspiring picture-book biography highlights themes of cultural identity, representation, and the power of libraries to connect communities. Rich with informative backmatter, it’s a celebration of how one person’s storytelling can reshape what a whole city—and its future readers—learns to value.
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paperback
HarperCollins
Published Jan 15, 2019
40 pages
ISBN: 9780062748683
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First Published
2019
Language
eng
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