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. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
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 | - |
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Summary:
"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."--
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.
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.
