Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
by Anika Aldamuy Denise and Paola Escobar • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
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- Grade
- PK-4
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (US / Canada)
Year Published 2019
Word Count 570
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 860L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 198342, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Spanish
- Subject Headings
- American literature--Women authors--New York (State)--New York--Biography
- 20th century
- Women librarians
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction
- New York (N.Y.)--Biography
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Books & Libraries
- New York Public Library--Employees--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Women authors, Puerto Rican
- New York Public Library
- New York
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Women librarians--New York (State)--New York--Biography--Juvenile literature
- New York (N.Y.)--Biography--Juvenile literature
- New York (State)
- Women authors
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | United States - Hispanic/Latino
- Authors, American
- Puerto Rican women--New York (State)--New York--Biography--Juvenile literature
- BelpreÌ, Pura--Juvenile literature
- Librarians
- Women authors, Puerto Rican--New York (State)--New York--Biography--Juvenile literature
- American literature
- Employees
- Authors, American--20th century--Biography--Juvenile literature
- American authors
- Puerto Rican women
- American authors--New York (State)--New York--Biography
- New York (N.Y.)
- Librarians--New York (State)--New York--Biography
- New York Public Library--Employees--Biography
- Belprae, Pura
Our Original Resources 8
Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Anika Aldamuy Denise about Planting Stories
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Anika Aldamuy Denise
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Audio Name Pronunciation in Spanish with Paola Escobar
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 13
Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Setting Writing Activity from Latinx KidLit Book Festival
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Literature Guide from Learning to Give
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Parent/Family Discussion Guide from Anti-Defamation League
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Educator Discussion Guide from Anti-Defamation League
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Skills Building and Enrichment Activity from SEL Dallas
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Beyond the Book: Ideas, Questions, Projects, and Connections from Jaquith Public Library
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Teaching Tips from Latinxs in Kid Lit
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Teaching Guide from HarperCollins
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Story Time: Teaching Ideas from Books 4 Learning
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Book Readings 3
Complete Video Reading narrated by Anika Aldamuy Denise
Created by Providence Children's Museum
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Adriana Sananes
Created by Dreamscape Media
Complete Video Reading narrated by Anika Aldamuy Denise
Created by We Are Teachers
Awards & Distinctions 11
Pura Belpré Awards, 1996-2024
Author Honor, 2020
Américas Award, 1993-2024
Commended, 2020
Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2025
Honor, 2020
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2020
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
Women's History Selection, 2020
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2024
Selection, 2020
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
City Selection, 2019
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2023
Selection, 2019
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2019
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