The Life of/La vida de Pura

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"A gifted puppeteer and storyteller, Pura Belprae 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 that the Pura Belprae Award is named after her legacy"-- Provided by publisher