Introduce your little ones to the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, Pura Belpré, in both English and Spanish!A gifted puppeteer and storyteller, Pura Belpré 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 Belpré Award is named after her legacy.