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Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
Contributor(s): Denise, Anika Aldamuy (Author), Escobar, Paola (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 0062748688     ISBN-13: 9780062748683
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 2019
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Hispanic | Latino
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Books & Libraries
Dewey: B
LCCN: 2017057329
Age Level: 4-8
Grade Level: PreK-3
Lexile Measure: 860(Not Available)
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.7" W x 11.2" L (0.95 lbs) 40 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic
- Ethnic Orientation - Latino
- Locality - New York, N.Y.
- Geographic Orientation - New York
- Chronological Period - 20th Century
- Ethnic Orientation - Caribbean & West Indies
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Review Citations: Shelf Awareness 01/29/2019
Publishers Weekly 10/15/2018
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2018
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2018
Booklist 11/15/2018 pg. 43
School Library Journal 12/01/2018 pg. 88
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2019 pg. 112
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 198342
Reading Level: 4.0   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:

RECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPR HONOR

* A Today Show's Best Kids' Books of 2019 * Indie Next List Pick * Junior Library Guild Selection *

"An appealing tribute and successful remedy to the lack of titles about the groundbreaking librarian...a must-have for all libraries." --School Library Journal (starred review)

An inspiring picture book biography of storyteller, puppeteer, and New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, who championed bilingual literature.

When 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.

Brought 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.

Informative backmatter and suggested further reading included.

A Spanish-language edition, Sembrando historias: Pura Belpr bibliotecaria y narradora de cuentos, is also available.

"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." --New York Times Book Review


Contributor Bio(s): Escobar, Paola: -

Paola Escobar, the illustrator of Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré, grew up traveling from town to town in Colombia. From a very young age she liked to draw the stories her grandmother Clara told about her ancestors, the countryside, and animals. Today, Paola is an illustrator who is passionate about telling stories of her own, having published with SM Spain, Planeta, Norma, and more. She lives very happily in Bogotá, Colombia, with her husband and their dog, Flora.

Denise, Anika Aldamuy: -

Anika Aldamuy Denise, is the celebrated author of many picture books, including Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré; Starring Carmen!; Lights, Camera, Carmen!; and Monster Trucks. A tradition she began with her oldest daughter--of leaving short poems and love notes for each other to find--inspired her book The Love Letter. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband, three children, and a very lovey kitty named Charlie. Visit Anika online at www.anikadenise.com.


 
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