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Pura Belpré AwardPura Belpré Award<div class="ExternalClassDECF2CD822F44F36A0CC722523622457"><p>​The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth. It is co-sponsored by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), and the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking (REFORMA), an ALA affiliate.</p><p>The award is named after Pura Belpré, the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library. As a children's librarian, storyteller, and author, she enriched the lives of Puerto Rican children in the U.S.A. through her pioneering work of preserving and disseminating Puerto Rican folklore.<br></p></div>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FuriaFuriaMéndez, Yamile Saied6048076​2021 Author AwardBook9781616209919<div class="ExternalClass5F589516618340FAA771C9F4D984DE96"><p>YA<br><br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Furia&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=M%c3%a9ndez,%20Yamile%20Saied&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=13
MexiKid: A Graphic MemoirMexiKid: A Graphic MemoirMartín, Pedro73169522024 Illustrator & Author AwardBook9780593462287<div class="ExternalClass31A43BEE1ED84D4D8C35ABFD330DF751"><p>​<br><br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=MexiKid:%20A%20Graphic%20Memoir&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Mart%c3%adn,%20Pedro&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=7
Saints of the HouseholdSaints of the HouseholdTison, Ari70781142024 Author AwardBook9780374389499<div class="ExternalClass5399CE9CF8CB4ABE9BD7DBC1DB1828C1"><p>​YA<br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Saints%20of%20the%20Household&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Tison,%20Ari&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=8
Where Wonder GrowsWhere Wonder GrowsXelena González60758962023 Illustrator AwardBook9781947627468https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Where%20Wonder%20Grows&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Xelena%20Gonz%c3%a1lez&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=6
FrizzyFrizzyClaribel A. Ortega68343682023 Author AwardBook9781250259622https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Frizzy&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Claribel%20A.%20Ortega&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=7
¡Vamos! Let’s Cross the Bridge ¡Vamos! Let’s Cross the Bridge Raúl the Third66576012022 Illustrator AwardBook9780358380405https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=%c2%a1Vamos!%20Let%e2%80%99s%20Cross%20the%20Bridge&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Rau%cc%81l%20the%20Third&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=2
The Last CuentistaThe Last CuentistaHiguera, Donna Barba 63704552022 Author AwardBook9781646140893<div class="ExternalClassD4EC91DA87194DD5A016B63D1586B08A"><p>​<br><br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&pos=1&cn=6370455
¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat¡Vamos! Let’s Go EatRaúl the Third58593802021 Illustrator AwardBook9781328557049<div class="ExternalClassA93DD3BD5F8A4099A2C5BEC510BA6534"><p>​<br><br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=%c2%a1Vamos!%20Let%e2%80%99s%20Go%20Eat&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Ra%c3%bal%20the%20Third&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=5
Efrén DividedEfrén DividedErnesto Cisneros 58623272021 Author AwardBook9780062881687https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=Efr%c3%a9n%20Divided&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Ernesto%20Cisneros&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=1
Dancing hands : how Teresa Carreño played the piano for President LincolnDancing hands : how Teresa Carreño played the piano for President LincolnEngle, Margarita, author.57977802020 Illustrator AwardBook9781481487405
Sal & Gabi break the universeSal & Gabi break the universeHernandez, Carlos Alberto Pablo, 1971- author.56031942020 Author AwardBook9781368022828https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Sal%20&%20Gabi%20break%20the%20universe&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
DreamersDreamersMorales, Yuyi, author, illustrator.54431392019 Illustrator AwardBook9780823440559https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Dreamers&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
The poet XThe poet XAcevedo, Elizabeth, author.50915392019 Author AwardBook9780062662804https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=The%20poet%20X&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
La princesa and the peaLa princesa and the peaElya, Susan Middleton, 1955- author.49281032018 Illustrator AwardBook9780399251566https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=La%20princesa%20and%20the%20pea&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Lucky broken girlLucky broken girlBehar, Ruth, 1956- author.47807712018 Author AwardBook9780399546440https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Lucky%20broken%20girl&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Lowriders to the center of the EarthLowriders to the center of the EarthCamper, Cathy, author.44869412017 Illustrator AwardBook9781452123431https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Lowriders%20to%20the%20center%20of%20the%20Earth&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Juana & Lucas. #1Juana & Lucas. #1Medina, Juana, 1980- author, illustrator.45909672017 Author AwardBook0763672084https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Juana%20&%20Lucas.%20#1&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Drum dream girl : how one girl's courage changed musicDrum dream girl : how one girl's courage changed musicEngle, Margarita.35420482016 Illustrator AwardBook9780544102293https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Drum%20dream%20girl%20:%20how%20one%20girl's%20courage%20changed%20music&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Enchanted air : a Cold War memoirEnchanted air : a Cold War memoirEngle, Margarita.50273072016 Author AwardBookhttp://images.contentreserve.com/ImageType-200/0439-1/{2B03EFE9-04D2-41A7-9236-E9416EE91F15}Img200.jpghttps://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Enchanted%20air%20:%20a%20Cold%20War%20memoir&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Viva FridaViva FridaMorales, Yuyi, author.40645752015 Illustrator AwardBook9781596436039 (hardcover)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Viva%20Frida&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
I lived on Butterfly HillI lived on Butterfly HillAgosín, Marjorie.41091722015 Author AwardBook9781416953449 (hbk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=I%20lived%20on%20Butterfly%20Hill&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Niño wrestles the worldNiño wrestles the worldMorales, Yuyi.40293502014 Illustrator AwardBook9781596436046 (hbk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Niño%20wrestles%20the%20world&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Yaqui Delgado wants to kick your assYaqui Delgado wants to kick your assMedina, Meg.41049102014 Author AwardBook9780763658595https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Yaqui%20Delgado%20wants%20to%20kick%20your%20ass&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Martín de Porres : the rose in the desertMartín de Porres : the rose in the desertSchmidt, Gary D.40620562013 Illustrator AwardBook9780547612188 (hbk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Martín%20de%20Porres%20:%20the%20rose%20in%20the%20desert&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universeAristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universeSáenz, Benjamin Alire.36015362013 Author AwardBook1442408928 (hbk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Aristotle%20and%20Dante%20discover%20the%20secrets%20of%20the%20universe&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Diego Rivera : his world and oursDiego Rivera : his world and oursTonatiuh, Duncan.40468972012 Illustrator AwardBook9780810997318 (pbk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Diego%20Rivera%20:%20his%20world%20and%20ours&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Under the mesquiteUnder the mesquiteMcCall, Guadalupe Garcia.39822462012 Author AwardBook9781600604294 (hbk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Under%20the%20mesquite&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Happy birthday! : a spot-it challengeHappy birthday! : a spot-it challengeSchuette, Sarah L., 1976-40517632012Book9781429675604 (library binding)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&pos=9&cn=4051763
Grandma's giftGrandma's giftVelasquez, Eric.39617172011 Illustrator AwardBook9780802720825 (hardcover)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Grandma's%20gift&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Diego Rivera : his world and oursDiego Rivera : his world and oursTonatiuh, Duncan.40468972011 Author AwardBook9780810997318 (pbk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Diego%20Rivera%20:%20his%20world%20and%20ours&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Book fiesta! : celebrate Children's Day/Book Day = celebremos El día de los niños/El día de los libros : [a bilingual picture book]Book fiesta! : celebrate Children's Day/Book Day = celebremos El día de los niños/El día de los libros : [a bilingual picture book]Mora, Pat.39265052010 Illustrator AwardBook9780061288777 (trade bdg.)
Return to senderReturn to senderAlvarez, Julia.39448232010 Author AwardBook9780375958380 (lib. bdg.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Return%20to%20sender&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Just in caseJust in caseMorales, Yuyi.38935472009 Illustrator AwardBook9781596433298https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Just%20in%20case&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
The surrender tree [poems of Cuba's struggle for freedom]The surrender tree [poems of Cuba's struggle for freedom]Engle, Margarita.38806942009 Author AwardBook9780307582997https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=The%20surrender%20tree%20[poems%20of%20Cuba's%20struggle%20for%20freedom]&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Los gatos black on HalloweenLos gatos black on HalloweenMontes, Marisa.40027352008 Illustrator AwardBook9780805074291https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Los%20gatos%20black%20on%20Halloween&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
The Poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco ManzanoThe Poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco ManzanoEngle, Margarita.40098712008 Author AwardBook0805077065 (hardcover)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=The%20Poet%20slave%20of%20Cuba%20:%20a%20biography%20of%20Juan%20Francisco%20Manzano&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Doña Flor : a tall tale about a giant woman with a great big heartDoña Flor : a tall tale about a giant woman with a great big heartMora, Pat.40534622006 Illustrator AwardBook0375861440 (pbk.)
The tequila wormThe tequila wormCanales, Viola.37939482006 Author AwardBook0385746741 (hardcover)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=The%20tequila%20worm&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Just a minute : a trickster tale and counting bookJust a minute : a trickster tale and counting bookMorales, Yuyi.31380552004 Illustrator AwardBook0811837580https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Just%20a%20minute%20:%20a%20trickster%20tale%20and%20counting%20book&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Before we were freeBefore we were freeAlvarez, Julia.39061792004 Author AwardBook0375815449https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Before%20we%20were%20free&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Chato and the party animalsChato and the party animalsSoto, Gary.40195062002 Illustrator AwardBook9780399231599https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Chato%20and%20the%20party%20animals&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Esperanza risingEsperanza risingRyan, Pam Muñoz.39083732002 Author AwardBook0439120411 (alk. paper)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Esperanza%20rising&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Magic windowsMagic windowsGarza, Carmen Lomas.37433382000 Illustrator AwardBook089239157X (hardcover : alk. paper)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Magic%20windows&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Under the royal palms : a childhood in CubaUnder the royal palms : a childhood in CubaAda, Alma Flor.37802672000 Author AwardBook0689806310https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Under%20the%20royal%20palms%20:%20a%20childhood%20in%20Cuba&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Snapshots from the weddingSnapshots from the weddingSoto, Gary.37464851998 Illustrator AwardBook039922808Xhttps://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Snapshots%20from%20the%20wedding&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Parrot in the oven : mi vida : a novelParrot in the oven : mi vida : a novelMartinez, Victor, 1954-2011.38955551998 Author AwardBook0060267046https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Parrot%20in%20the%20oven%20:%20mi%20vida%20:%20a%20novel&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Chato's kitchenChato's kitchenSoto, Gary.39919161996 Illustrator AwardBook0399226583https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Chato's%20kitchen&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
An island like you : stories of the barrioAn island like you : stories of the barrioCofer, Judith Ortiz, 1952-37309331996 Author AwardBook0531068978https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=An%20island%20like%20you%20:%20stories%20of%20the%20barrio&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1