Bedford Public Library

Pura Belpré, written by Meg Medina and Marilisa Jiménez García ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint

Label
Pura Belpré, written by Meg Medina and Marilisa Jiménez García ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 64-69)
resource.biographical
individual biography
Illustrations
illustrationsmaps
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Pura Belpré
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1395556012
Responsibility statement
written by Meg Medina and Marilisa Jiménez García ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint
Series statement
She persisted
Summary
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
Table Of Contents
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
Target audience
primary
Classification
Content
Illustrator
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