Do you want to learn more about confident and creative female trailblazers like Pura Belpre and Rita Moreno? Join PBS Books and author Anika Aldamuy Denise on Thursday, August 20th at 2pm ET I 11am PT on Facebook Live. We’ll discuss the inspiration for her work, her fantastic storytelling, and the importance of librarians in our communities.

Anika Aldamuy Denise created both “Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre” and the upcoming “A Girl Named Rosita,” as well as “Starring Carmen!” and “Lights, Camera, Carmen!” This live event can be found on the Nassau County Facebook Page.