Sembrando Historias: Pura Belpr� Bibliotecaria y Narradora de Cuentos = Planting Stories

n nRECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPR HONOR n n* A Today Show's Best Kids' Books of 2019 * Indie Next List Pick * Junior Library Guild Selection * n nAn 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)n nThe Spanish language edition of Planting Stories--an inspiring picture book biography of storyteller, puppeteer, and New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, who championed bilingual literature.n nWhen 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.n nBrought 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.n nInformative backmatter and suggested further reading included.n nAnika 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 Reviewn nAdditional Praise: n nNamed a Best Spanish Language Picture Book 2020 by the Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College of Education nn nA Tejas Star Reading List Selection, the Texas Library Association's bilingual reading list for readers ages 5-12. nn nSilver Medalist for the Children's Book Committee's Best Spanish Language Picture Books of the Year Awards 2018/2019 nn