Anielka Lopez
EDRL 407
Teaching Literature
Named after Pura Belpré,
the first Latina librarian at
the New York Public
Library.
 Award established in 1996
 Co-Sponsored by:
Association for Library
Service to Children (ALSC)
National Association to
Promote Library and
Information Services to
Latinos and the SpanishSpeaking (REFORMA)
a division of the American
Library Association (ALA)
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 The committee members are
appointed at the end
of alternate American Library Association
Midwinter Meeting.
 They have a two year term.
 The committee has six members plus a chair.
 The ALSC President appoints three members; the
REFORMA President appoints three members.
 The Chair of the committee alternates between
ALSC & REFORMA; and is appointed by the
President of the organization whose turn it is.
To submit works for consideration for the Pura Belpré Award:
 Review the terms and criteria for the award.
 Send one copy of the work to the ALSC office
ATTN: Belpré Medal Submission
50 East Huron
Chicago, IL 60611-2795
 Submit one copy of the work to the award committee chair.
(Author and illustrators have the option of sending a copy of the
work to each committee member.)
 Download and complete the Pura Belpr é Award Submission form
for each entry and return one copy to the committee chair and
one copy to the ALSC office with your submission.
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Deadline for submitting works is December 31 of the publication
year.
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/belpremedal/belpresubmission/index.cfm
 Latino
or Latina writers and illustrators whose
work best portrays and celebrates the Latino
culture experience in children/youth literature
Winner of the 2010 Pura Belpré for Illustration. Written by Pat Mora. Illustrated by Rafael Lopez
 Book
Fiesta!: Celebrate Children’s Day/ Book
Day—Celebremos El día de los niños/El día de los
libros Written by Pat Mora & Illustrated by Rafael
López has BRIGHT and COLORFUL illustrations.
 The story was about April 30th being a celebration
with children and books. It doesn’t matter what
language one speaks or reads just that children
read no matter where they are.
 The book has a very basic vocabulary but has
vibrant illustrations!
*images are
illustrations from
the book
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Pat Mora:
Incorporates Family,
Mexican-American culture,
and the desert themes in
her children literature
Grew up in a bilingual
home where books were
something very important
in the household.
Believes that the Hispanic
perspective should be
apart of the literary
perspective
Wants to establish pride!
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Rafael López’s illustrations:
fusion of strong graphic
style and magical
symbolism.
Inspired by the rich
cultural heritage and
native color of street life
when growing up in
Mexico City.
Has been influenced by
Mexican surrealism, dichos
(sayings), and myths.
 Google
Images
 Association for Library Service to Children website
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/belpremedal/belpreabout/index.cfm
OTHER SITES:
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http://www.library.pitt.edu/libraries/is/enroom/awards/purabelpre.htm
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http://www.patmora.com/
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http://www.rafaellopez.com/#/bio
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http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/mora.htm