Anielka Lopez EDRL 407 Teaching Literature

 Named after Pura Belpré, the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library.  Award established in 1996  Co-Sponsored by: Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish- Speaking (REFORMA) a division of the American Library Association (ALA)

 The committee members are appointed at the end of alternate American Library Association Midwinter Meeting.  They have a two year term.  The committee has six members plus a chair.  The ALSC President appoints three members; the REFORMA President appoints three members.  The Chair of the committee alternates between ALSC & REFORMA; and is appointed by the President of the organization whose turn it is.

To submit works for consideration for the Pura Belpré Award:  Review the terms and criteria for the award.terms and criteria  Send one copy of the work to the ALSC office ATTN: Belpré Medal Submission 50 East Huron Chicago, IL  Submit one copy of the work to the award committee chair. (Author and illustrators have the option of sending a copy of the work to each committee member.)award committee chair  Download and complete the Pura Belpr é Award Submission form for each entry and return one copy to the committee chair and one copy to the ALSC office with your submission.Pura Belpr é Award Submission form  Deadline for submitting works is December 31 of the publication year.

 Latino or Latina writers and illustrators whose work best portrays and celebrates the Latino culture experience in children/youth literature

Winner of the 2010 Pura Belpré for Illustration. Written by Pat Mora. Illustrated by Rafael Lopez

 Book Fiesta!: Celebrate Children’s Day/ Book Day—Celebremos El día de los niños/El día de los libros Written by Pat Mora & Illustrated by Rafael López has BRIGHT and COLORFUL illustrations.  The story was about April 30 th being a celebration with children and books. It doesn’t matter what language one speaks or reads just that children read no matter where they are.  The book has a very basic vocabulary but has vibrant illustrations! *images are illustrations from the book

 Rafael López’s illustrations:  fusion of strong graphic style and magical symbolism.  Inspired by the rich cultural heritage and native color of street life when growing up in Mexico City.  Has been influenced by Mexican surrealism, dichos (sayings), and myths.  Pat Mora:  Incorporates Family, Mexican-American culture, and the desert themes in her children literature  Grew up in a bilingual home where books were something very important in the household.  Believes that the Hispanic perspective should be apart of the literary perspective  Wants to establish pride!

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