| The Puerto Rican Heritage Cultural Ambassadors Program presents
Cucarachita Martina's Musical Adventure 
RSVP at https://centropr.nationbuilder.com/CucarachitaMartina The Puerto Rican Heritage Cultural Ambassadors Program invites you to the premiere of Cucarachita Martina's Musical Adventure. This new animated short is inspired by Pura Belpré's first picture book, Pérez and Martina: A Portorican Tale, which tells the story of beautiful Martina who is wooed by sneaky Señor Gato, whiney Señor Pato, proud Señor Gallo, sad Señor Grillo, chatty Señor Sapo, and gallant Señor Pérez, the mouse. Pura Belpré was the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City and author of one of the first Latino children's picture books. Pura was also a cultural activist who studied, re-interpreted and celebrated Puerto Rican folktales and culture. Pura was a talented storyteller and celebrated puppeteer. As the first Puerto Rican librarian in the New York Public Library system, she pioneered the library's work with the Puerto Rican community. The American Library Association has named an award in her honor. Pura Belpré stated that the story of Pérez and Martina was her, "golden key in opening doors everywhere." She used this story in puppet shows, pantomimes, and plays. It was shown on television and broadcasted over the radio. Pura, Martina and Señores Gato, Pato, Sapo, Gallo, Grillo and Ratoncito Pérez even rode on a float down 5th Avenue for the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. The script for Cucarachita Martina's Musical Adventure was written by the award-winning children's book author Raquel M. Ortiz. Art was created by Tere Marichal, the recipient of two Emmys and the Premio René Marquez. Musical Director Desmar Guevara has created dozens of original scores, songs, and arrangements and has recorded with greats that include Celia Cruz and Tito Puente. The film also features the voices of award winning actress Alejandra Ramos, Mario Mattei and vocalist Elizabeth Pérez. The film was directed and edited by two-time Emmy nominee Waldo Cabrera. Presenters:
Raquel M. Ortiz, Author of Sofi Paints her Dreams and When Julia Danced Bomba, and Centro curriculum developer
Anibal Arocho, Manager of the Centro Library and Archives
Tere Marichal, Folklorist, author of over thirty books and recipient of two Emmys and the Premio René Marquez.
Alejandra Ramos, Playwright and Centro eJournal and Digital Humanities Project Manager
Waldo Cabrera, Centro Media Producer and Executive Director at the VJ Network Center for Puerto Rican Studies
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