Planting stories : the life of librarian and storyteller Pura Belpré / words by Anika Aldamuy Denise ; illustrations by Paola Escobar.
"From the author of MONSTER TRUCK and STARRING CARMEN comes a gorgeous and lyrical story about Pura Belpré, a Puerto Rican librarian who changed the world."-- Provided by publisher.
The life and legacy of Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian, author, and puppeteer who, as a bilingual assistant in New York City, told stories of her native land to generations of children. Her story serves as a reminder of the power of storytelling and the extraordinary woman who opened doors and championed bilingual literature.
Record details
- ISBN: 0062748688
- ISBN: 9780062748683
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, New York : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 4-8.Grades K-3.860L Lexile860L Lexile.
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR LG 4 0.5 198342.
- Awards Note:
- Pura Belpre Award -- Honor Book -- Author -- 2020
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Belpré, Pura > Juvenile literature.
New York Public Library > Employees > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Authors, American > 20th century > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Puerto Rican women > New York (State) > New York > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Women authors, Puerto Rican > New York (State) > New York > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Women librarians > New York (State) > New York > Biography > Juvenile literature.
New York (N.Y.) > Biography > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Biographies.
Picture books.
Available copies
- 66 of 70 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 1 current hold with 70 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | J BIO BELPRE DEN (Text) | 30229101277340 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Albemarle Main Library | E Den (Text) | 31010000889297 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Allen Library | JB BELPRE (Text) | 38198000585982 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Anderson Creek School Media Center | J B BELPRE Den (Text) | 30460299 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Andrews Public Library | J B BELPRE (Text) | 80605000659192 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | J B BELPRE (Text) | 50503300343391 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Barco Library | J B BELPRE (Text) | 39488200955989 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | JB BELPRE (Text) | 37807000054523 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Canton Library | JB Belpre (Text) | 33115007690673 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Clemmons Branch | JB Belpré, Pura (Text) | 0112523953806 | Juvenile Biography | Checked out | 08/01/2026 |
