(r16) BelpreAward < CAL/English/Sanders

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---+ <strong><img alt="belpre_medal.jpg" src="%ATTACHURL%/belpre_medal.jpg" />Pura Belpre Award</strong> 
---+ _About the Pura Belpre:_
Established in 1996 the award is named after Pura Belpre, the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library. It is awarded to 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.

[[http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/belpremedal/index.cfm][http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/belpremeda/index.cfm]]
---+ <font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#cc3300">(Pura) Belpré Award<br /></font>
<font face="Arial,Helvetica" color="#cc3300">Terms and Criteria</font> 
   1 Two medals shall be awarded biennially at the Annual Conference of the American Library Association, one to a Latino author and one to a Latino illustrator, for creating outstanding original children's books that portray, affirm, and celebrate the Latino cultural experience.
   1 The award-winning books must be published in the United States or Puerto Rico. Recipients of the Pura Belpré Medal must be residents or citizens of the United States or Puerto Rico.
   1 The committee in its deliberations is to consider only the books eligible for the award, as specified in the terms.
   1 Fiction and nonfiction books for children published in Spanish, English, or bilingual format are eligible.
   1 Honor books may be named.
   1 If suitable candidates are not found, the awards will not be presented in that year.
CRITERIA FOR TEXT 
   1 In identifying the author of an "outstanding" book for children, in addition to looking for an accurate and positive portrayal of the Latino culture, the committee members need to consider the following: 
      * Interpretation of the theme or concept.
      * Development of a plot.
      * Delineation of Characters.
      * Delineation of setting.
      * Appropriateness of style.
      * Note: Because the literary qualities to be considered will vary depending on content, the committee need not expect to find excellence in each of the above named elements. The book should, however, have distinguished qualities in all of the pertinent elements.
      * Committee members must consider excellence of presentation for a child audience .
   1 In considering a book, the committee is to make its decision primarily on the text. Other aspects of a book are to be considered only if they distract from the text. Such other aspects might include illustrations, overall design of the book, etc.
   1 The book must be a self-contained entity, not dependent on other media (i.e., sound or film equipment) for its enjoyment.
   1 In selecting a book, the committee should keep in mind that the award is for both literary quality and presentation for children, as well as for its portrayal of the Latino cultural experience.
   1 Particular attention will be paid to the "insider's voice" and cultural authenticity.
---++ CRITERIA FOR ILLUSTRATIONS
   1 In identifying the illustrator of an outstanding picture book for children, committee members need to consider the following: 
      * Excellence of execution in the artistic technique employed.
      * Excellence of pictorial interpretation of story, theme, or concept.
      * Appropriateness of style of illustration to the story, theme, or concept.
      * Delineation of plot, theme, characters, setting, mood, or information through the pictures.
      * Positive and authentic portrayal of Latino culture.
      * Excellence of presentation in recognition of a child audience.
   1 The only limitation to graphic form is that the form must be one which may be used in a picture book. The book must be a self-contained entity, not dependent on other media (i.e., sound or film equipment) for its enjoyment.
   1 Each book is to be considered as a picture book. The committee is to make its decision primarily on the illustration, but other components of a book are to be considered, especially when they make a book less effective as a children's picture book. Such other components might include the written text, the overall design of the book, etc.
   1 The committee should keep in mind that the award is for both distinguished illustrations in a picture book and for excellence of pictorial presentation for children, and for the positive portrayal of the Latino cultural heritage.
   1 Particular attention will be paid to the "insider's voice" and cultural authenticity.
Our Books

_Dona Flor: A Tall Tale about a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart_

*Author*: Pat Mora *Illustrator*: Raul Colon

<img alt="DF.jpg" src="%ATTACHURL%/DF.jpg" />

2005

In a tiny village long ago lived a girl named Flor, once considered an outcast she grows to become the heart and hero of her village.

_The Pot that Juan Built_

*Author*: Nancy Andrews-Goebel *Illustrator*: David Diaz

<img alt="Juan.gif" src="%ATTACHURL%/Juan.gif" />

2002

Juan Quezada uses a six hundred year old pottery making technique to create beautiful works of art.

_Si, Se Puede! Yes, We Can! Janitor Strike_

*Author*: Diana Cohn *Illustrator*: Francisco Delgado

<img alt="sise.jpg" src="%ATTACHURL%/sise.jpg" style="width: 191px; height: 191px" />

2002

Carlitos tells the story of how his mother and the other L.A janitors went on strike.

_Laughing Tomatoes and other Spring Poems_

*Author*: Francisco X. Alarcon *Illustrator*: Maya Christina Gonzalez

<img alt="alclghn_00030013-0001-thumb5.jpg" src="%ATTACHURL%/alclghn_00030013-0001-thumb5.jpg" />

1998

A collection of poems about spring and all of the things that happen during that season.

_Before We Were Free_

*Author*: Julia Alvarez *Illustrator:* Julia Alverez

<img alt="7-alvarez.jpg" src="%ATTACHURL%/7-alvarez.jpg" />

2002

When young Anita's family is faced with torment and oppression of the Dominican Republic's secret police, she has only one wish...to be free.

_My Name is/ Me llamo Gabito_

*Author*: Monica Brown *Illustrator*: Raul Colon

<img alt="my_name_is_gabito_08.jpg" src="%ATTACHURL%/my_name_is_gabito_08.jpg" />

2007

Before the brilliant Author Gabriel Garciz Marquez, there was a young and imaginative boy by the name of Gabito.

_Los Gatos Black on Halloween_

*Author*: Henry Holt *Illustrator*: Yuyi Morales

<img alt="gatos_black_08.jpg" src="%ATTACHURL%/gatos_black_08.jpg" />

2006

On Halloween the every thing comes to life; for better or for worse.

_First Day in Grapes_

*Author*: L. King Perez *Illustrator*: Robert Casilla

<img alt="842.jpg" src="%ATTACHURL%/842.jpg" />

2002

Away from his family of pickers, Chico is about to take the bus to school. ..for the first time.

_My Colors, My World_

*Author*: Maya Christina Gonzalez *Illustrator*: Maya Christiana Gonzalez

<img alt="51RZvHbbDzL._SL500_AA240_.jpg" src="%ATTACHURL%/51RZvHbbDzL._SL500_AA240_.jpg" />

2007

In the desert, a young Latina girl uses her imagination to find comfort and a sense of belonging in the colors of the environment around her.

_The Secret Stars_

*Author*: Joseph Slate *Illustrator*: Felipe Davalos

<img alt="517784258WL._SL500_AA240_.jpg" src="%ATTACHURL%/517784258WL._SL500_AA240_.jpg" />

1998

On a rainy day in New Mexico, Sila and Pepe are taken on a magical journey by their grandmother to see the secret stars all around them.

_Arrorro, Mi Nino_

*Author*: Lulu Delacre *Illustrator*: Lulu Delache

<img alt="arrorrominino2b.jpg" src="%ATTACHURL%/arrorrominino2b.jpg" style="width: 285px; height: 258px" />

2004

Latino cultural aspects are being expressed through a collection of nursery rhymes, finger play games, and lullabies.

_Juan Bobo Goes to Work_

*Author*: Marisa Montes *Illustrator*: Joe Cepeda

<img alt="0061136816.jpg" src="%ATTACHURL%/0061136816.jpg" style="width: 205px; height: 242px" />

2000

In the Highlands of Puerto Rico, Juan Bobo works to provide for himself and his mother, but when he is paid for hard work he misunderstands his mothers' instructions.

_My Name is Celia/ Me Llamo Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz_

*Author*: Monica Brown *Illustrator*: Rafael Lopez

<img alt="51e0Em6NDfL._SL500_.jpg" src="%ATTACHURL%/51e0Em6NDfL._SL500_.jpg" style="width: 204px; height: 255px" />

2004

Celia Cruz , a girl from Cuba over comes the perils of war and racism to become the Queen of Salsa in America

_Barrio: Jose's Neighborhood_

*Author*: Gorge Ancona

<img alt="barrio.bmp" src="%ATTACHURL%/barrio.bmp" style="width: 200px; height: 183px" />

1998

The San Francisco Mission District, known as the Barrio, retains the culture of it's Mexican immigrant population and is expressed through Jose's eight-year-old's eyes.

_Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book_

*Author*: Robert Casilla

<img alt="0811837580_large.jpg" src="%ATTACHURL%/0811837580_large.jpg" style="width: 205px; height: 251px" />

2003

Senor Galavera has come to take Grandma Beetle to her after life. After he helps her count while she makes birthday part preparations he decides it is time to leave.

_Magic Windows_

*Author*: Carmen Lomas Garza

<img alt="61FB4HQ193L._SL500_AA240_.jpg" src="%ATTACHURL%/61FB4HQ193L._SL500_AA240_.jpg" />

1999

Garza portrays the Mexican customs of her family through cut-out paper art work.

_Martina the Beatiful Cockroach: A cuban folktale_

*Author:* Carmen Agra Deedy *Ilustrator:* Michael Austin

<img width="300" alt="A cuban folktale" src="http://www.ilovelibraries.org/news/topstories/martinabeautifulcockroach.jpg" title="Carmen Agra Deedy" height="260" />

2007

Martina must choose a husband and with the help of her cuban grandmother Martina carefully screens many suitors.

_The Bossy Gallito_

*Author:* Lucia M. Gonazlez *Illustrator:* Lulu Delacre

<img width="230" alt="bossy" src="http://www2.scholastic.com/content/media/products/7x/043906757x_xlg.jpg" title="gonzalez" height="252" />

1994

On his way to his uncle's wedding, Rooster gets himself dirty. Eager to get to the wedding on time, Rooster bossy nature comes out as he gives out orders to get himself cleaned up in time.

_Chato's Ktichen_

*Author:* Gary Soto *Illustrator:* Susan Guevara

<img width="250" alt="chato" src="http://estabrook.ci.lexington.ma.us/Library/Dec/Chato.jpg" title="soto" height="313" />

1995

Chato has a sneaky plan to welcome the new mice that just moved in. As he spends the afternoon whipping up dishes to go along with his intended dinner he doesn't expect the real surprise that awaits him when the mice arrive. 

<em>The Golden Flower: A Taino Myth from Puerto Rico</em>

<strong>Author:</strong> Nina Jaffe<strong> Illustrator:</strong> Enrique O. Sanchez

<img width="240" alt="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51C68Z66HBL._SL500_AA240_.jpg" title="flower" height="240" />

1996

The golden fruit that gave birth to the island of Purto Rico.

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What we found in our book selections were that the award winners and honor books followed the criteria it lists on the website: portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth. There were a few subtle differences. Most of our selected readings had both English and Spanish translations. The layout varied, but somewhere on each spread, the text was written in both languages. Another commonality between our selections was the color pallet chosen buy the illustrators of these books. _ _The Pot that Juan Built_, _Si, Se Puede_! _Yes_, _We Can! _Janitor Strike, Juan Bobo Goes to Work, My Name is Celia/ Me Llamo Celia: The Life of_ _Celia Cruz_ _, and_ _Just a Minute_ _: A_ _Trickster Tale_ _and Counting Book_ all use rich southwestern tones. The mixture of saturated oranges, cool blues, and earth tones dominate the pages leading us to believe that the selection committee favors this pallet. This is first seen with the covers above, the colors catch your eye and remind you of the Hispanic/ Latino culture. The last thing we noticed was that several of the books were about real people. _Si, Se Puede! Yes, We Can! Janitor Strike_, _My Name is/ Me Llamo Gabito_, _My Name is Celia/ Me Llamo Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz ,_ and _ <em>Magic Windows </em>all follow the lives of people, past and present with a strong tie to family values. All of the extra criteria favored by the selection committee add to the awards richness in celebrating the Latino culture.

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