Pura Belpre

Each year the Pura Belpre Award is given to an author and illustrator who celebrates Latino culture. Learn about author and community outreach leader behind this prestigious award in the Spanish edition of Pura Belpre's biography--part of the Leaders Like Us children's book series.

This Spanish nonfiction book introduces Spanish language readers to Pura Belpre, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City.

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