{"product_id":"planting-stories-the-life-of-librarian-and-storyteller-pura-belpre-hardcover","title":"Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnika Aldamuy Denise\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePaola Escobar\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECIPIENT OF THE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e PURA BELPR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHONOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* A \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToday Show's Best Kids' Books of 2019 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Indie Next List Pick * \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJunior Library Guild Selection * \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An appealing tribute and successful remedy to the lack of titles about the groundbreaking librarian...a must-have for all libraries.\" \u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn inspiring picture book biography of storyteller, puppeteer, and New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, who championed bilingual literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she came to America in 1921, Pura Belpr  carried the cuentos folkl ricos 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrought 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInformative backmatter and suggested further reading included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Spanish-language edition, \u003cem\u003eSembrando historias: Pura Belpr  bibliotecaria y narradora de cuentos, \u003c\/em\u003e is also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Anika Aldamuy Denise's intimate telling captures the magical, folk-tale feeling of Belpr '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.\" --\u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFOLLOW LA VIDA Y EL LEGADO OF PURA BELPRÉ, THE FIRST PUERTO RICAN LIBRARIAN IN NEW YORK CITY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she came to America in 1921, Pura 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of the influential librarian, author, and puppeteer reminds us of the power of storytelling and the extraordinary woman who opened doors and championed bilingual literature.\u003c\/p\u003e--Reading Eagle\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFOLLOW LA VIDA Y EL LEGADO OF PURA BELPRÉ, THE FIRST PUERTO RICAN LIBRARIAN IN NEW YORK CITY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she came to America in 1921, Pura 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of the influential librarian, author, and puppeteer reminds us of the power of storytelling and the extraordinary woman who opened doors and championed bilingual literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.2 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 15, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pura Belpre Award (2020)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45185086324838,"sku":"9780062748683","price":27.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/R3pnYU5EcEt5dmsvTHBQT1c4Rjd2UT09.webp?v=1773445830","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/planting-stories-the-life-of-librarian-and-storyteller-pura-belpre-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}