Pura Belpré
Pura Belpré | |
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| Born | February 2, 1899 Cidra, Puerto Rico |
| Died | July 1, 1982 (aged 79) New York City, New York |
| Occupation | writer, puppeteer, librarian |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Notable awards | New York Mayor's Award |
| Spouse | |
Pura Teresa Belpré y Nogueras (February 2, 1899 – July 1, 1982) was an Afro-Puerto Rican educator who served as the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City. She was also a writer, collector of folktales, and puppeteer.