"Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger." "Based on the picture book series by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger."--Cover. Includes bibliographical references (pages 64-69).
Contents:
Gather, children! -- Growing and learning in Puerto Rico -- A new life in New York -- Friends, puppets, and libraries -- Love for a storyteller and author -- Her storytime candlelight burns on -- How you can persist.
Summary:
Introduces readers to Pura Belpré who brought Spanish and bilingual storytelling and books to libraries across the country, giving Spanish speakers the opportunity to read and find community in ways they never had before.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.