Lil' Libros - The Life of / La vida de Pura GRADS when she began entering singing

when she began entering singing contests and winning pastelitos for her efforts

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Lil' Libros - The Life of / La vida de Pura GRADS when she began entering singingPura 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 childrens book, Perez y Martina, became the first Spanish language childrens 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 to honor her legacy.