Central Skagit Library District

"Introduce your little ones to the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, Pura Belpre, in both English and Spanish! A gifted puppeteer and storyteller, Pura Belpre captivated millions of bilingual readers across New York City - and worldwide. Her children's book, Perez y Martina, became the first Spanish language children's book published by a mainstream U.S. press. She left such a lasting impact on the reading world and Puerto Rican community...