Pura Belpr� was born on February 2, 1899 in Cidra, Puerto Rico. A gifted puppeteer and storyteller, Belpr� 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 Latino community that the Pura Belpr� Award is named in honor her legacy.
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Pura Belpr� was born on February 2, 1899 in Cidra, Puerto Rico. A gifted puppeteer and storyteller, Belpr� 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 Latino community that the Pura Belpr� Award is named in honor her legacy.
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