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Book Synopsis: RECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPRÉ HONOR * A Today Show's Best Kids' Books of 2019 * Indie Next List Pick * Junior Library Guild Selection * “An appealing tribute and successful remedy to the lack of titles about the groundbreaking librarian...a must-have for all libraries.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
An inspiring picture book biography of storyteller, puppeteer, and New York City’s first Puerto Rican librarian, who championed bilingual literature.
When she came to America in 1921, Pura Belpré carried the cuentos folklóricos of her Puerto Rican homeland. Finding a new home at the New York Public Library as a bilingual assistant, she turned her popular retellings into libros and spread story seeds across the land. Today, these seeds have grown into a lush landscape as generations of children and storytellers continue to share her tales and celebrate Pura’s legacy.
Brought to colorful life by Paola Escobar’s elegant and exuberant illustrations and Anika Aldamuy Denise’s lyrical text, this gorgeous book is perfect for the pioneers in your life.
Informative backmatter and suggested further reading included.
A Spanish-language edition, Sembrando historias: Pura Belpré: bibliotecaria y narradora de cuentos, is also available.
“Anika Aldamuy Denise’s intimate telling captures the magical, folk-tale feeling of Belpré’s own stories. Her lyrical text, sprinkled like fairy dust with Spanish words, begs to be read aloud, while Paola Escobar’s stylishly detailed and warmly expressive illustrations capture the joy of sharing stories.” —New York Times Book Review
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Looking for an inspiring and educational picture book for your young reader? Look no further than "Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré"! This captivating biography tells the story of Pura Belpré, New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, who brought the beauty and magic of bilingual literature to generations of children.
With stunning illustrations by Paola Escobar and lyrical text by Anika Aldamuy Denise, this book is a feast for the eyes and the imagination. Escobar's elegant and exuberant illustrations breathe life into Belpré's cuentos folklóricos, while Denise's sprinkling of Spanish words adds an extra touch of authenticity. It's a multicultural experience that will captivate young minds and introduce them to the joy of storytelling.
But "Planting Stories" isn't just a beautiful book – it's a powerful tribute to a groundbreaking librarian. Praised by School Library Journal as a "must-have for all libraries," this book celebrates Pura Belpré's legacy and her invaluable contributions to children's literature.
Dive into the magical world of Pura Belpré and discover how her story seeds have grown into a lush landscape, with generations of children and storytellers continuing to share her tales. Purchase your copy of "Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré" today and be a part of this incredible journey.
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