{"product_id":"sembrando-historias-pura-belpr-bibliotecaria-y-narradora-de-cuentos-planting-stories-the-life-of-librarian-and-storyteller-pura-belpre-spanish-edition-isbn-9781400212644","title":"Sembrando historias: Pura Belpré: bibliotecaria y narradora de cuentos: Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre (Spanish edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECIPIENT OF THE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e PURA BELPR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eÉ\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHONOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* A \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToday Show's Best Kids' Books of 2019 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Indie Next List Pick * \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJunior Library Guild Selection * \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigue \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ela vida y el legado de \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePura Belpré, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ela primera bibliotecaria \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epuertorriqueña de la \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eciudad de Nueva York.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCuando llegó a Estados Unidos en el año 1921, Pura trajo consigo los cuentos folklóricos de su tierra natal, Puerto Rico. Encontró su nuevo hogar en la Biblioteca Pública de Nueva York como ayudante bilingüe. Logró que sus relatos se convirtieran en libros y esparció las semillas de sus historias por todo el país. Hoy día, esas semillasse han transformado en exuberantes paisajes gracias a que las nuevas generaciones de niños y cuentacuentos han seguido contando sus historias y celebrando el legado de Pura. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEste magnífico retrato de la bibliotecaria, autora y marionetista nos recuerda el poder de la narración de cuentos, y a la mujer extraordinaria que abrió las puertas y defendió la idea de la literatura bilingüe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdditional Praise:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNamed a \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Spanish Language Picture Book 2020 by the \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren’s Book Committee at Bank Street College of Education\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medalist for the Children's Book Committee's Best Spanish Language Picture Books of the Year Awards 2018\/2019!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Tejas Star Reading List Selection, the Texas Library Association’s bilingual reading list for readers ages 5-12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“An appealing tribute and successful remedy to the lack of titles about the groundbreaking librarian. A must-have for all libraries.” \u003cem\u003e—\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollow la vida y el legado of Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she came to America in 1921, Pura carried the cuentos folklóricos 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Based on a true story, Planting Stories is both inspirational and a solid nod to follow your dreams.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReading Eagle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The story is beautiful to look at and to read, and it showcases one of the first people to recognize the need for young readers to have books that reflected who they are.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNBCNews.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Pura Belpré led a rich life filled with travel, music, and countless stories. Her own inspiring story is beautifully presented in this perfect picture book…. The influence of her work is still felt today, and \u003cem\u003ePlanting Stories\u003c\/em\u003e is a worthy tribute.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With merry digital illustrations, this enchanting biography renders Belpré’s books as mirrors for Puerto Rican kids and as windows into her culture for everyone else.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This darling picture book will inspire and delight.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHispanic Living\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This excellent read-aloud, with its informative author’s note and bibliographic resources… will likely inspire young readers to create their own tales to share with others.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A lively narrative perfect for reading aloud.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCooperative Children’s Book Center\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This lush and colorful book celebrates Belpré’s life and legacy, and encourages young storytellers to keep sharing their tales with the world.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Mighty Girl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Anika Aldamuy Denise’s intimate telling captures the magical, folk-tale feeling of Belpré’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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The arc of Belpré’s life and legacy is shown in a way that recalls the emotionally gripping opening sequence from the movie \u003cem\u003eUp\u003c\/em\u003e as words and pictures combine powerfully to convey the impact of Belpré’s work.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A reverent tribute to a groundbreaking librarian.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeven Impossible Things Before Breakfast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Denise plants an idea of her own—that telling stories is a crucial activity for keeping culture alive.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Belpré’s story is told in rhythmic language with a good dose of Spanish sprinkled throughout. 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