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The Life of/La vida de Pura
by SYINC
Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein • Illustrated by Citlali Reyes Pura Belpré was the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, who pioneered the New York Public Library’s outreach to the Puerto Rican community. A gifted puppeteer and storyteller, Belpré captivated millions of bilingual readers across New York City and worldwide. Her children’s book, Perez y Martina, was the first Spanish-language children’s book published by a mainstream US publisher.
Parents will find this biography of Pura Belpré perfect for their little ones dreaming of becoming storytellers and writers!
PATTY RODRIGUEZ is the co-founder of Lil’ Libros and the co-author of more than fifteen books celebrating the LatinoAmerican experience in the US. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Time, and Rolling Stone. You can also listen to Patty every morning in Los Angeles on the On Air with Ryan Seacrest radio show. She lives in Los Angeles, California.
ARIANA STEIN is the co-founder of Lil’ Libros. Since 2014, she has co-authored a variety of children’s books. She has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Forbes, and on CNN, KTLA, and more.
$9.99 U.S. • Board Book 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in, 22 Pages Full-Color Illustrations Ages 0 to 5 On Sale: 2/15/2022 978-1-948066-14-3 Rights: Worldwide
Introduce your bilingual baby to Pura Belpré, renowned librarian and storyteller!
THE LIFE OF/LA VIDA DE BASQUIAT Patty Rodriguez & Ariana Stein • Illustrated by Citlali Reyes 978-1-947971-72-1
