Pura Belpré Illustrator Award
Pura Belpré Illustrator Award references 19 books assigned across applicable K-12 grade levels in US schools. The Pura Belpré Illustrator Award is presented by ALSC and REFORMA to a Latino/Latina illustrator whose children's book best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience. Belpré titles are key resources for bilingual and culturally responsive K-5 classrooms and library collections.
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19 books referenced
- A Land of BooksDuncan Tonatiuh
- Across the BayCarlos Aponte
- Boogie Boogie, Y’allC.G. Esperanza
- Bright StarYuyi Morales
- Dear PrimoDuncan Tonatiuh
- Diego RiveraDuncan Tonatiuh
- En Mi FamiliaCarmen Lomas Garza
- Funny BonesDuncan Tonatiuh
- Grandma's GiftEric Velasquez
- In the Time of the ButterfliesJulia Alvarez
- Just In CaseYuyi Morales
- Maria Had a Little Llama / María Tenía Una LlamitaAngela Dominguez
- Me GustaAngela Dominguez
- Pancho Rabbit and the CoyoteDuncan Tonatiuh
- Separate Is Never EqualDuncan Tonatiuh
- Sonadores (Dreamers)Yuyi Morales
- The Dream CatcherMarcelo Verdad
- The Princess and the WarriorDuncan Tonatiuh
- Viva FridaYuyi Morales
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Frequently asked questions
What books does Pura Belpré Illustrator Award include?
19 books are referenced by Pura Belpré Illustrator Award across applicable K-12 grade levels. Each book page cites the primary source assignment (the official curriculum standard, exemplar list, or syllabus where the title appears).
What grades does Pura Belpré Illustrator Award cover?
Pura Belpré Illustrator Award is a reading-program curriculum spanning applicable K-12 grade levels via the standards framework. Browse by grade using the grade-filter links on this page or visit /grade for the full grade index across all curricula.
Where does Pura Belpré Illustrator Award data come from?
Sourced from published curriculum documents + standards organizations. Cross-referenced with Common Core exemplars at achievethecore.org. Every book page on ReadingList.school cites the standards origin for that assignment.
Is Pura Belpré Illustrator Award required reading?
Pura Belpré Illustrator Award provides recommended exemplars + assignments — adoption varies by district and teacher. Always check with your school's English department for the specific required vs recommended list at your grade level.