Planting Stories, Anika Aldamuy Denise
Planting Stories, Anika Aldamuy Denise
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Planting Stories
The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpr

Author: Anika Aldamuy Denise

Narrator: Adriana Sananes

Unabridged: 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/20/2020

Synopsis

This inspiring biography tells the story of New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, a woman who championed bilingual literature.When she came to America in 1921, Pura Belpr carried the cuentos folklricos 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 Puras legacy.Brought to life by Anika Aldamuy Denises lyrical text, this gorgeous story is perfect for the pioneers in your life.

About Anika Aldamuy Denise

Anika Aldamuy Denise is the celebrated author of many picture books, including Planting Stories, Starring Carmen!, and Monster Trucks. She currently resides with her husband, three children, and a very lovey kitty in Rhode Island. For more information, visit anikadenise.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Calista

Pura loved stories from her grandmother. She grew up in Puerto Rico and came to NYC where she became a librarian and storyteller. She even published her stories so the children would have them in the library. She toured the country telling children her story. The artwork is very beautiful in this an......more

Goodreads review by Lisa

5 stars for the book’s subject about a remarkable and inspiring woman and her story. 5 stars for the illustrations. 4-1/2 stars for the story = 5 stars from me. I adore the illustrations. They’re wonderful. Gorgeous with a wonderful use of color and so many fun details to pore over. I loved all of th......more

Goodreads review by Laura

The last few years have produced the most remarkable and exquisite children's literature biographies. Planting Stories is probably tied with The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown as my favorite. We are talking out of hundreds and hundreds of titles I have purchased and reviewed through the y......more

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