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Follow la vida y legado of Pura Belpr , the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City.When she came to America in 1921, Pura 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 stories into libros and spread story seeds across the land Today, these seeds have grown into a lush landscape as generations of children and cuentistas continue to share her stories and celebrate Pura s legacy.This portrait of the influential librarian, author, and puppeteer reminds us of the power of storytelling and the extraordinary woman who opened doors and championed bilingual literature. Best Download [ Planting Stories ] By [ Anika Aldamuy Denise ] – kino-fada.fr This is a truly delightful book celebrating the first Puerto Rican librarian who sowed story seeds in New York Public Library Indeed, Pura Belpr authored and created a collection of Latinx storybooks for the Library, the first of their kind in America I loved the language and the incorporation...The last few years have produced the most remarkable and exquisite children s literature biographies Planting Stories is probably my favorite Above all of the titles I have purchased and reviewed through the years I haven t been this excited about a picture book since Dreamers by Yuyi Morales Not only is the subject, Pura Belpre heck there is an important children s literature award named after her , incredibly important, the illustrations are some of the most detailed and beautiful that I The last few years have produced the most remarkable and exquisite children s literature biographies Planting Stories is probably my favorite Above all of the titles I have purchased and reviewed through the years I haven t been this excited about a picture book since Dreamers by Yuyi Morales Not only is the subject, Pura Belpre heck there is an important children s literatu...LOVED IT I am such a sucker for stories about people who have paved the way for literacy, learning, and librarianship This was a great account of a woman who helped diversify children s literature by publishing stories, curatin...Author Anika Aldamuy Denise and illustrator Paola Escobar explore the life of celebrated storyteller, librarian and author Pura Belpr in this lovely new picture book biography The first Puerto Rican to work at the New York Public Library, Belpr hosted storytelling sessions in which she shared the folklore of her native island with young children, eventually going on to publish many of those tales The Pura Belpr Award, which is given by the Association for Library Service to Children ALSC , Author Anika Aldamuy Denise and illustrator Paola Escobar explore the life of celebrated storyteller, librarian and author Pura Belpr in this lovely new picture book biography The first Puerto Rican to work at the New York Public Library, Belpr hosted storytelling sessions in which she shared the folklore of her native island with young children, eventually going on to publish many of those tales The Pura Belpr Award...Rating 5 Stars Planting Stories is a beautiful heartwarming picture book that follows Pura Belpr when she moves from Puerto Rico to New York continues to spread her love of stories Not only is the art detailed and magnificent, but it also brings Belpr s story to life Belpr is an avid storyteller who grew up sharing the tales her abuela told her So, now in New York, she finds her love of stories taking her on a journey to become a librarian the 1st bilingual assistant Rating 5 Stars Planting Stories is a beautiful heartwarming picture book that follows Pura Belpr when she moves from Puerto Rico to New York continue...A wonderful story about a woman important to libraries, children s literature, and the art of storytelling And my god the illustrations are electrifyingly good.Once in a while, I come across a children s picture book that needs to be shared This time, my friend, Donna, shared a copy of Planting Stories The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpr Author Anika Aldamuy Denise s flowing language goes hand in hand with the beautiful illustrations by Paola Escobar This is the gorgeous story of Pura Belpr , the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, a storyteller, and the woman for whom the Pura Belpr Award was named, an award given to Lati Once in a while, I come across a children s picture book that needs to be shared This time, my friend, Donna, shared a copy of Planting Stories The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpr Author Anika Aldamuy Denise s flowing language goes hand in hand with the beautiful illust...More times than readers can count, they find answers in books to questions they haven t yet asked Several years ago, in attendance at a storytelling class, it was suggested to begin and close a storytelling event with a candle or lamp When the lamp is lit, the magic of storytelling starts After the final tale is told, the flame is extinguished.Listeners are asked to make three wishes one for someone anywhere in the world who needs it, one for someone they love including pets and the final More times than readers can count, they find answers in books to questions they haven t yet asked Several years ago, in attendance at a storytelling class, it was suggested to begin and close a storytelling event with a candle or lamp When the lamp is lit, the magic of storytelling starts After the final tale is told, the flame is extinguished.Listen...A beautiful book with a beautiful story from about the life of Pura Belpre.The fantastic story behind the wonderful and talented Puerto Rican native storyteller and librarian, Pura Belpr

Planting Stories
  • English
  • 08 October 2017
  • Hardcover
  • 32 pages
  • 0062748688
  • Anika Aldamuy Denise
  • Planting Stories