Wednesday, February 11, 2009

New Award Books

Pura Belpre Award Books

Reaching Out - Francisco Jimenez
Leaving his home in a migrant community, Francisco sets off for college, carrying memories of years of poverty and prejudice. Author award honor book

Just in Case: A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book - Yuri Morales
As Señor Calavera prepares for Grandma Beetle's birthday he finds an alphabetical assortment of unusual presents, but with the help of Zelmiro the Ghost, he finds the best gift of all. Illustrator Award, Author Award Honor book

Papa and Me - Arthur Dorros
A bilingual boy and his father, who only speaks Spanish, spend a day together. Illustrator Honor book

The Storyteller's Candle - Lucía González
During the early days of the Great Depression, New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, Pura Belpré, introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta. Illustrator Honor book, Author Honor book

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