In this illustrated biography from the Leaders Like Us series, you'll introduce readers to the life of author and community outreach leader Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City.

Pura believed the library was for everyone. Using her skills in storytelling, she encouraged Hispanic children to visit the library by creating bilingual story hour. Her community outreach helped to make the Hispanic people in New York City feel included. Learn about how Pura impacted her community, resulting in the annual Pura Belpré Award, in this inspirational biography! Featuring 24 pages with vibrant illustrations, this biographical children’s book also includes a time line, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to help develop reading comprehension skills.

History is filled with inspiring leaders who made a difference in their communities and in our world. Each book in this illustrated biography series tells the story of an important leader in science, the arts, government, activism, and other fields. Texts focus on each leader's early life and greatest accomplishments. Each book includes a time line, questions for discussion, and an extension activity.