Pura Belpré

Introduce readers to the life of author and community outreach leader Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, in this inspirational biography—part of the Leaders Like Us series. Pura believed the library was for everyone. Using her skills in storytelling, she encouraged Hispanic children to visit the library by creating bilingual story hour. Her community outreach helped to make the Hispanic people in New York City feel included. This 24-page biographical children's book features post-reading questions, an extension activity, and a time line to practice reading comprehension skills while learning all about how Pura impacted her community, resulting in the annual Pura Belpré Award.

Key Features

Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of a Latin American leader
Vivid illustrations
Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning
24 pages

Additional Attribute 1 Pages: 24

Additional Supplies Needed to Operate None

Age 6-10 years

Assembly Required No

Balloon No

Battery Included N

Brand Discovery Library

Color Multi

Contains Aerosol No

Contains Chemicals No

Contains Pesticide/Herbicide/Fungicide No

Contains a Circuit Board No

Contains a Light Bulb No

Contains a Marble No

Contains a Small Ball No

Contains or is a Small Magnet No

Eco Friendly No

Free Flowing Liquid No

Grade Grade 1-4

Has Warranty No

Is a Marble No

Is a Small Ball No

Material Paper

Package Count 1

Registered with WERCS N

Regulated by the US FDA No

Sharp Points or Edges No

Small Parts No

Suitable for Consumption No

Unit of Measure EA

Vendor CARSON DELLOSA EDUCATION

Variant-specific

Values that change between this product's variants.

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Length (in)	10.000000	10.000000
Package Contains	1 Book	1 Book, 24 Pages
Size	9.00L 7.00W 0.13H	10.00L 7.50W 0.10H
Weight (lb)	0.41	0.24
Width (in)	7.500000	7.500000