Pura Belpré: Black History Month

Pura Belpré was an Afro-Puerto Rican folklorist and author who served as the first Latina librarian in the New York Public Library system. Her book, Perez y Martina was the first Spanish-language children’s book released by a mainstream U.S. publisher. Learn more about her life and legacy in today's episode. Read the newsletter here >28 Days of Black History is our free, month-long series where we celebrate stories of Black leaders and their impact on arts, culture and society. Look for "B...