Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré

A picture book biography of Pura Belpré, a Puerto Rican librarian and storyteller who shared her love of books and stories with children in New York City and Puerto Rico. Pura's passion for storytelling and her commitment to sharing her culture with children is an inspiration to readers of all ages. The book includes Spanish words and phrases, and the illustrations are a mix of traditional and digital media, with a vibrant and playful style that reflects Pura's love of color and texture. The book also includes an author's note and a bibliography of Pura's work.