Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
Anika Aldamuy Denise
This nonfiction picture book traces the life and legacy of Pura Belpré, identified as New York City’s first Puerto Rican librarian. After arriving from Puerto Rico, she brings Spanish-language stories to children at the New York Public Library. Her storytelling begins with tales she learned from her grandmother, connecting family tradition with her work in the library. The book centers Belpré’s role as a librarian and storyteller who shared Puerto Rican stories with young listeners.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
