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Pura's Cuentos: How Pura Belpré Reshaped Libraries with Her Stories Hardcover – Picture Book, September 7, 2021

by Annette Bay Pimentel (Author), Magaly Morales (Illustrator)
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A lyrical, vibrant picture book tribute to the amazing life and legacy of Pura Belpré, a lauded storyteller, librarian, and pioneer of bilingual storytimes

Pura’s abuela always has a cuento to share. She crows ¡Qui-qui-ri-quí! for Señor Gallo, booms Borom, Borom for Señor Zapo, and tells of a beautiful cockroach who loves a mouse. Pura clings to these stories like coquíes cling to green leaves.

When Pura grows up and moves from Puerto Rico to Harlem, she gets a job at the library, where she is surrounded by stories—but they’re only in English. Where is Señor Gallo? Where is Pérez the mouse? Where is Puerto Rico on these shelves? She decides to tell children the tales of her homeland in English and in Spanish.

Lyrically written by Annette Bay Pimentel with lively illustrations from award-winning artist Magaly Morales, Pura’s Cuentos captures the exuberant spirit and passion of Pura Belpré: celebrated storyteller, author, folklorist, and the first Latina librarian in New York City. A pioneer of bilingual storytimes, she welcomed countless new families to the library, formed cultural bridges in her community, and broke the rules by telling stories that weren’t printed in books—at least, not yet.

“Morales’ vivid artwork in warm, saturated colors wittily captures the movement, rhythm, and energy of Belpré’s legacy, which is echoed in the lyrical text. Emphasizing the importance of books as mirrors, as well as inclusion, diversity, proactiveness, talent, and social impact, this is a treasure of a picture-book biography.” —Booklist (starred review)
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD610L
  6. Dimensions
    8.9 x 0.55 x 10.8 inches
  7. Publisher
    Harry N. Abrams
  8. Publication date
    September 7, 2021
  9. ISBN-10
    1419749412
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1419749414
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**STARRED REVIEW**
"The accompanying illustrations are vibrant, with rich, saturated colors. Dynamic double-page illustrations often consist of vignettes that blend into one another, adding depth to the narration. . .A vibrant portrayal of an important figure." ―Kirkus Reviews

**STARRED REVIEW**
"Morales' vivid artwork in warm, saturated colors wittily captures the movement, rhythm, and energy of Belpré's legacy, which is echoed in the lyrical text. Emphasizing the importance of books as mirrors, as well as inclusion, diversity, proactiveness, talent, and social impact, this is a treasure of a picture-book biography." ―Booklist

**STARRED REVIEW**
"Glowing, elegantly constructed celebration of a literary luminary."―Publishers Weekly

"Captures Belpré’s dazzling storytelling. . .Deftly incorporated details throughout the art, including a coqui and characters such as Pérez and Martina, evoke Belpré’s childhood influences and culture." ―The Horn Book Magazine

"The full-spread and digitally made illustrations will connect with readers while expressing the written narrative and installing a sense of joy. . .A brief book whose dreamlike illustrations will enhance young readers’ imagination." ―School Library Journal

About the Author

Annette Bay Pimentel has published several picture book biographies, including All the Way to the Top; Girl Running, which was a Junior Library Guild pick and received a starred review; and Mountain Chef, winner of the Carter G. Woodson Book Award. She lives in Moscow, Idaho.

Magaly Morales is the illustrator of What Can You Do with a Paleta?, a Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award winner, as well as the picture books Chavela and the Magic Bubble and A Piñata in a Pine Tree. She was born in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams (September 7, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419749412
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419749414
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD610L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.9 x 0.55 x 10.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Annette Bay Pimentel lives in northern Idaho. She writes true stories about real people for young readers.

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Absolutely stunning art and a wonderful story about an influential librarian who brings stories from her native Puerto Rico to the children of New York. Pimentel works Spanish words seamlessly into the narrative. making it fun to read while also expanding kids' vocabulary. Her writing is vibrant and rich—a true joy to read aloud. (Incidentally, I read this the first time before I had visited Puerto Rico. Revisiting the book now, I'm struck by how well the story and book capture the essence of the island, with the vibrant colors and the coqui and the roosters.)
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Kevin Klein
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic story about stories
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
The illustrations and lyrical text in this book are beautiful, and of course the story is so inspiring. One of the best picture book biographies I've read.
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Chambrae
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing and inspiring!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
A beautiful tribute to Pura Belpre. With its lyrical language and vibrant illustrations, this book is sure to educate, delight and inspire storytellers of all ages.
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Angie Lucas
5.0 out of 5 stars A joy to read aloud
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
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 Absolutely stunning art and a wonderful story about an influential librarian who brings stories from her native Puerto Rico to the children of New York. Pimentel works Spanish words seamlessly into the narrative. making it fun to read while also expanding kids' vocabulary. Her writing is vibrant and rich—a true joy to read aloud. (Incidentally, I read this the first time before I had visited Puerto Rico. Revisiting the book now, I'm struck by how well the story and book capture the essence of the island, with the vibrant colors and the coqui and the roosters.)
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Angie Lucas
5.0 out of 5 stars A joy to read aloud
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
Absolutely stunning art and a wonderful story about an influential librarian who brings stories from her native Puerto Rico to the children of New York. Pimentel works Spanish words seamlessly into the narrative. making it fun to read while also expanding kids' vocabulary. Her writing is vibrant and rich—a true joy to read aloud. (Incidentally, I read this the first time before I had visited Puerto Rico. Revisiting the book now, I'm struck by how well the story and book capture the essence of the island, with the vibrant colors and the coqui and the roosters.)
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Julia
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful story, beautiful illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2022
The past comes alive in Annette Bay Pimentel's colorful retelling of Pura Belpre's life story and the impact she had on children. The reader can see, feel and hear what it was like for Pura Belpre to live in Puerto Rico and then in New York City where the air buzzed with new music and new voices. Pura Belpre was the storyteller we would all like to meet, who broke the rules and redefined what storytime could be. Pimentel cleverly weaves Spanish vocabulary into the story, introducing young listeners to new words while keeping the story on track. The beautiful illustrations by Magaly Morales make the story sing through the pages. And Pimentel leaves children with a nudge: to write a new story themselves.
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Jolene Gutiérrez
5.0 out of 5 stars A gorgeous and important picture book biography!
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2021
Pimentel has done a masterful job of celebrating the fabulous Pura Belpré! We meet young Pura as she's listening to her abuela's stories in Puerto Rico, and we follow a grown Pura to New York City, where she watches the librarians and longs to do what they do. Pura is offered a job at the library when a librarian sees her speaking Spanish with patrons there, and Pura begins telling stories. Storytellers at the library usually follow the rules--light the candle, read the book. Pura tries something new: what if she doesn't read a book but rather tells a story--one of her abuela's stories? Audiences love the stories and Pura begins offering storytimes in English and in Spanish. Eventually, Pura records her grandmother's stories and other Puerto Rican folklore. This gorgeous book honors a love of literature, oral history, and the preservation of stories. Filled with vibrant, colorful illustrations, lyrical language, and sprinklings of Spanish, PURA'S CUENTOS is highly recommended for homes, schools, and libraries (especially libraries!) everywhere!
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