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Hispanic Heritage Pura Belpre Award

Hispanic Heritage Pura Belpre Award

An award that celebrates Latino Culture!

Pura Belpre was the first Latina librarian to work at the New York Public Library!  This award is given annually to Latino/Latina authors and illustrators who create work that celebrates and affirms that Latino culture.   Below are a few of the books that have won this award.  Stop by the LAMS library for a complete list of these award winners!

Book cover of "The Other Half of Happy" by Rebecca Balcundefinedrcel, featuring vibrant colors and playful illustrations of hands, flowers, and musical notes.

 A biracial girl trying to understand the changes going on in her life.

Cover of "Sal & Gabi Break the Universe" featuring two children against a colorful, cosmic background with bold, playful lettering.

A boy dealing with a terrible loss learns to go into time and space.

Cover of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" featuring a red truck, awards, and a starry background.

An angry loner makes a friend and starts to find out who he really is.