Showing 1–3 of 3 titles

• List: Pura Belpré Children's Author Award
• List: Notable Children's Books
• Genre: Biography

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  Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua

  By Gloria Amescua (Author), Duncan Tonatiuh (Illustrator)

  In this biography of a little-known Indigenous (Nahua) woman who helped preserve and impart knowledge of her language and culture to scholars, artists and future generations, Amescua lyrically weaves the story of Luz Jiménez’s quiet strength and perseverance with Aztec myths, true stories, and dramatic episodes in Jiménez’s life.

  • Nonfiction, History, World History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2022, Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2022 (Honor Title)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781419740206
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  Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré

  By Anika Aldamuy Denise, Paola Escobar (Illustrator)

  This riveting picturebook biography of Pura Belpré, following her from Puerto Rico to her new life in Nueva York, captures her professional life, legacy, and lifelong passion for storytelling and public libraries.

  • Nonfiction, Biography, Literature
  • Notable Children's Books 2020, Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2020 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780062748683
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  Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War

  By Duncan Tonatiuh

  A fascinating picturebook biography of Mexican American José de la Luz Sáenz's fight for equality as a U.S. soldier during WWI.

  • Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2020, Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2020 (Honor Title)
  • All Ages
  • ISBN: 9781419736827