2017 Pura Belpre (Author) Award
Honoring a Latino author whose children's books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience.
Winner:
by Juana Medina
Juana loves many things - drawing, eating Brussels sprouts, living in Bogota, Columbia, and especially her dog, Lucas, the best amigo ever. She does not love wearing her itchy school uniform, solving math problems, or going to dance class. And she especially does not love learning the English. Why is it so important to learn a language that makes so little sense? But when Juana's abuelos tell her about a special trip they are planning - one that Juana will need to speak English to go on - Juana begins to wonder whether learning the English might be a good use of her time after all. Hilarious, energetic, and utterly relatable, Juana will win over los corazones - the hearts - of readers everywhere in her first adventure, presented by namesake, Juana Medina.
2017 Pura Belpre (Author) Award Honor Book:
by Alexandra Diaz
What did you think about "Juana & Lucas"? Did you enjoy it? What did you like about it? Do you think one of the other books should have won?
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