Pura Belpré

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1899 – 1982

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Who was Pura Belpré?

Pura Belpré was the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City. She was also a writer, collector of folktales, and puppeteer.

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Born
1899
Cidra
Also known as
  • Pura Belpre
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • New York City
Died
1982

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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