Francisco Belpré

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pura_Belpré
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:New_York_Public_Library
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Pura_Belpré_Award
gptkbp:birth_date 1898
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:San_Juan,_Puerto_Rico
gptkbp:children Francisco Belpré Jr.
gptkbp:contribution gptkb:church
cultural representation
promoting bilingual education
gptkbp:death_date gptkb:1984
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York,_USA
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Francisco Belpré
gptkbp:influenced Latino literature
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:mythological_figure
American literature
Puerto Rican culture
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:Educational_Institution
gptkb:Library
cultural activists
storytellers
Latino authors
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:book
gptkbp:language gptkb:Spanish
English
gptkbp:legacy Belpré Award for children's literature
gptkbp:nationality Puerto Rican
gptkbp:notable_event recognition in literary circles
involvement in educational initiatives
involvement in cultural festivals
advocacy for bilingual education programs
advocacy for representation in literature
celebration of his contributions in libraries
celebration of his life and work in schools
collaboration with other Latino authors
establishment of the Pura Belpré Award
influence on children's literature curriculum
influence on library practices regarding diversity
involvement in literary discussions and panels
participation in community storytelling events
promotion of Puerto Rican folklore
recognition of his work in academic studies
celebration of his contributions to Puerto Rican heritage.
involvement in the New York Public Library's children's services
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:The_Three_Magi
gptkb:The_Story_of_the_Three_Kings
gptkb:The_Legend_of_the_Poinsettia
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Author
gptkb:Library
gptkbp:spouse Carmen Belpré