The Life of / La Vida de Pura: A Bilingual Picture Book Biography

By Ariana Stein, Patty Rodríguez, Dina Nayeri

Book Overview

Introduce your little ones to the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, Pura Belpr , in both English and Spanish

Pura Belpr was born on February 2, 1899 in Cidra, Puerto Rico. A gifted puppeteer and storyteller, Belpr captivated millions of bilingual readers across New York City - and worldwide. Her children's book, Perez y Martina, became the first Spanish language children's book published by a mainstream U.S. press. She left such a lasting impact on the reading world and Latino community that the Pura Belpr Award is named in honor her legacy.

• Format: Board book
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1948066149
• ISBN13: 9781948066143
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Lil' Libros
• Length: 22 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 6.7"
• Age Range: 5 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Kindergarten