Pura Belpré Writer

Pura Belpré (1899–1982) was the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City. She was also a writer, collector of folktales, and puppeteer.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 02, 1899
Birth place
Puerto Rico , Cidra Puerto Rico , Cucurbita ficifolia
Nationality
Puerto Rican people
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1982
Spouse
Clarence Cameron White

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