Best Illustrated Children's Books Award. The pura belpré is awarded annually by the american library association honoring a latino writer illustrator whose children’s books best portray, affirm and celebrate the latino cultural experience. One or more honor books are recognized each year as well.
I started with a google search and spent hours drilling down into contest rules and requirements. Lucky blacky by eunice lackey. The books will be featured in the november 10 sunday times book review in a special children’s books section.
Book for children and teens.
The little mermaid, thumbelina, the princess and the pea and many more classic stories. 2021 pura belpré award winner: Named after pura belpré, the first latina librarian at the new york public library. The magic currant bun by john symonds.