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 11
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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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 14
Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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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
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Complete Video Reading narrated by Anika Aldamuy Denise
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 11

Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2025
Selection, 2020

Pura Belpré Awards, 1996-2025
Author Honor, 2020

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2020

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
Women's History Selection, 2020

Américas Award, 1993-2024
Commended, 2020

Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2025
Honor, 2020

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2020

Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2024
Selection, 2019

SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2019

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
City Selection, 2019
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