2017 Pura Belpre (Illustrator) Award
Honoring a Latino illustrator whose children's books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience.
Winner:
illustrated by Raul Gonzalez
written by Cathy Camper
Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria, and El Chavo Octopus are living their dream at last. They're proud owners of their very own garage. But when their beloved cat Genie goes missing, they need to do everything they can to find him. Little do they know the trail will lead them to the realm of Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec god of the Underworld, who is keeping Genie prisoner!
2017 Pura Belpre (Illustrator) Award Honor Books:
illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh
written by Susan Wood
illustrated and written by Duncan Tonatiuh
What did you think about "Lowriders to the Center of the Earth"? 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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