Anika Denise
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Nonfiction picture book about the life and legacy of Pura Belpr©♭, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City.
"From the author of Monster Truck and Starring Carmen comes a gorgeous and lyrical story about Pura Belpr©♭, a Puerto Rican librarian who changed the world"--
This children's illustrated book tells the story of Pura Belpre, who came to New York in 1921, bringing along with her the native Puerto Rican folklore she grew up with....