Pura Belpré / written by Meg Medina and Marilisa Jiménez García ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint.
Material type:
TextSeries: She persisted (Philomel Books)Publisher: New York : Philomel, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Description: 69 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780593529096
- 059352909X
- 9780593620618
- 0593620615
- Belpré, Pura -- Juvenile literature
- Women librarians -- New York (State) -- New York -- 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
- New York Public Library -- Employees -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- New York (N.Y.) -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Biography | BELPRE, P. M491 | Available | 33111011188220 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Pura Belpré!
Pura Belpré grew up in Puerto Rico surrounded by stories. When she moved to New York and was offered the chance to work at the New York Public Library, she was thrilled to be able to help share her stories with children--especially multicultural and multilingual children like her. She persisted in bringing Spanish and bilingual storytelling and books to libraries across the city and across the country, and she wrote books and stories of her own to bring even more of her culture to people everywhere. Pura gave Spanish speakers in New York and around the country the opportunity to read and find community in ways they never had before, and she changed the way libraries reach readers even to this day.
In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Meg Medina, readers learn about the amazing life of Pura Belpré--and how she persisted .
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Pura Belpré's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.
And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sonia Sotomayor, Diana Taurasi, Malala Yousafzai, and more!
"Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger."
"Based on the bestselling picture book series by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger."--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 64-69).
Gather, children! -- Growing and learning in Puerto Rico -- A new life in New York -- Friends, puppets, and libraries -- Love for a storyteller and author -- Her storytime candlelight burns on -- How you can persist.
This inspiring chapter book biography introduces readers to Pura Belpré who brought Spanish and bilingual storytelling and books to libraries across the country, giving Spanish speakers the opportunity to read and find community in ways they never had before.