Pura Belpré
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.
64 books
2023
7 books
2022
8 books
2021
5 books
2020
9 books
2019
4 books
2018
7 books
2017
5 books
2016
3 books
2015
3 books
2014
2 books
2013
1 book
2011
1 book
2010
1 book
2009
3 books
2006
5 books
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