Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by
Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women
who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Pura Belpré!
Pura Belpré grew up in Puerto Rico surrounded by stories. When she moved
to New York and was offered the chance to work at the New York Public
Library, she was thrilled to be able to help share her stories with
children--especially multicultural and multilingual children like her.
She persisted in bringing Spanish and bilingual storytelling and books
to libraries across the city and across the country, and she wrote books
and stories of her own to bring even more of her culture to people
everywhere. Pura gave Spanish speakers in New York and around the
country the opportunity to read and find community in ways they never
had before, and she changed the way libraries reach readers even to this
day.
In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author
Meg Medina, readers learn about the amazing life of Pura Belpré--and how
she persisted.
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white
illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in
Pura Belpré's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids
who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into
their curriculum.
And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series,
featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sonia Sotomayor,
Diana Taurasi, Malala Yousafzai, and more!
