Pura Belpré Award 2021

8 books

The Pura Belpré Award is presented annually 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.

Efrén Divided

Ernesto Cisneros, 2021

Honor Books

The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez

Adrianna Cuevas, 2021

Lupe Wong Won't Dance

Donna Barba Higuera, 2020

For Youth Illustrator

Medal winner

¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat

Raúl the Third, 2020

Honor Book

Sharuko: El Arqueólogo Peruano Julio C. Tello / Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello

Monica Brown, 2020

For Young Adult Narrative

Medal winner

Furia

Yamile Saied Méndez, 2020

Honor Books

Never Look Back

Lilliam Rivera, 2020

We Are Not from Here

Jenny Torres Sanchez, 2020