The Storyteller's Candle
![The Storyteller's Candle Painting of Pura Belpre telling children a story by candlelight](https://www.colorincolorado.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_thumbnail/public/books/The_Storyteller%27s_Candle.jpg?itok=MelcUJLo)
This is the story of librarian Pura Belpré, told through the eyes of two young children who are introduced to the library and its treasures just before Christmas. Lulu Delacre's lovely illustrations evoke New York City at the time of the Great Depression, as well as the close-knit and vibrant Puerto Rican community that was thriving in El Barrio during this time. Bilingual Spanish-English text.
Language: Spanish (Bilingual Eng/Sp)
Culture/Community: Puerto Rican
Themes for Children: Bicultural Kids Holidays and Celebrations Books and Libraries Buildings and Architecture My Neighborhood Art, Music, Dance, and Drama
Genre: Historical Fiction
Format: Picture Book
Age Level: 9-12
Publisher: Lee & Low Books