Books About Puerto Ricans

The Best Puerto Ricans Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about puerto ricans? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Puerto Ricans

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Planting Stories

By Anika Aldamuy Denise, Paola Escobar (Illustrator)

A young Puerto Rican woman travels to New York City and becomes a storyteller and puppeteer at a public library, sharing her abuela's folktales with children and families.

Pura Belpré Award Finalist (2020)Orbis Pictus Honor (2020)

32 pages· 606 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

5.1/7 Bookroo·4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,137 ratings

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Summary: In 1921, Pura Belpré arrives in New York, carrying Puerto Rican folktales. As the city's first Puerto Rican librarian, she transforms these cuentos into books, spreading a legacy of bilingual storytelling. Her tales, once seeds, now bloom across generations, inspiring children and storytellers alike. Discover how one woman's passion for stories reshaped a community and left an enduring mark on literature. What legacy will her stories inspire next?

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2023

Pura Belpré

By Meg Medina, Marilisa Jiménez García, Chelsea Clinton, Alexandra Boiger (Illustrator), Gillian Flint (Illustrator) · She Persisted series

A librarian transforms storytelling, bridging cultures and languages.

96 pages

4.2/5 Goodreads · 69 ratings

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Summary: Pura Belpré, a passionate storyteller from Puerto Rico, moves to New York and revolutionizes libraries by introducing Spanish and bilingual tales. Her mission: to connect multicultural communities through the power of stories. Discover how she defied the odds to bring her culture to life, changing the literary landscape forever. What challenges did she face, and how did her persistence shape the future of libraries? This inspiring chapter book invites young readers to explore Pura's legacy and consider how they too can make a difference in their communities.

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