| Author/Contributor(s): | Rodriguez, Patty ; Stein, Ariana |
| Publisher: | Lil' Libros |
| Date: | 5/31/2022 |
| Binding: | Board Book |
| Condition: | NEW |
Pura Belpré was born on February 2, 1899 in Cidra, Puerto Rico. A gifted puppeteer and storyteller, Belpré 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 Belpré Award is named in honor her legacy.