International Latino Book Award Ganadores 2022

 

This is the list of picture books awards. To find more information, visit https://www.latinobookawards.org

 

Felicidades a todos los ganadores. 

 

A1 CHILDREN BOOK AWARDS

The Alma Flor Ada Best Latino Focused Children’s Picture Book Award – English

GOLD MEDAL -Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua, Gloria Amescua, Illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh; Abrams Books For Young Readers; ; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'Gorgeous book, with a story that has not been told often. Would be a wonderful movie or TV show. '

SILVER MEDAL -Tía Fortuna’s New Home, Ruth Behar, illustrated by Devon Holzwarth; Alfred A. Knopf Publishing; Ancestry of the author(s): Havana, Cuba; The author(s) lives in: Ann Arbor/ Detroit, MI; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'A warm and charming story to reassure the youyh that change can be good and sometimes necessary.'

BRONZE MEDAL -Bisa’s Carnaval, Joana Pastro, illustrated by Carolina Coroa; Scholastic Inc.: Orchard Books; Ancestry of the author(s): Both from Brazil; The author(s) lives in: Dublin; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'Great to see Brazilian Portuguese language and culture in a children's book.'

The Alma Flor Ada Best Latino Focused Children’s Picture Book Award – Spanish

GOLD MEDAL -¡Corre, pequeño Chaski! Una aventura en el camino Inka, Mariana Llanos, Illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson; Barefoot Books; Ancestry of the author(s): Perú; The author (s) lives in: Oklahoma City; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'Amazing! Beautifully told and illustrated - great character and stakes.'

SILVER MEDAL -Pura’s Cuentos: How Pura Belpré Libraries Reshaped Libraries with Her Stories, Annete Bay Pimentel, illustrated by Magaly Morales; Abrams Books For Young Readers; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'Author and illustrator hit a grand Slam!! An outstanding biography on the acclaimed Pura Belpre!!'

Best Children’s Fiction Picture Book – Bilingual

GOLD MEDAL -Let’s Be Friends / Seamos Amigos, René Colato Laínez; Illustrated by Nomar Perez; Holiday House, Inc.; Ancestry of the author(s): El Salvador; The author(s) lives in: Los Angeles, CA; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'Excellent simple, bright illustrations. Fully bilingual. Great read-aloud perfect for the classroom or storytime.'

SILVER MEDAL -Isabel and Her Colores Go to School, Alexandra Alessandri, illustrated by Courtney Dawson; Sleeping Bear Press; Ancestry of the author(s): US/ Colombia; The author(s) lives in: Miami, FL; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'Beautiful pictures that appeal to kids and enhance the story.'

Best Children’s Fiction Picture Book – English

GOLD MEDAL -Abuelita and Me, Leonarda Carranza, illustrated by Rafael Mayani; Annick Press; Ancestry of the author(s): El Salvador; The author(s) lives in: Toronto; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'Sweet, engaging story of the relationship between abuelita and nieta, plus a lesson about ageism and how to combat others' negative attitudes.'

SILVER MEDAL -Tía Fortuna’s New Home, Ruth Behar, Illustrated by Devon Holzwarth; Alfred A. Knopf, Random House Children’s Books; Ancestry of the author(s): Cuban/USA; The author (s) lives in: New York, NY; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'This story will stick with young readers for a long time.Well illustrated!!'

BRONZE MEDAL -May Your Life Be Deliciosa, Michael Genhart, illustrated by Loris Lora; Abrams Books For Young Readers; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'A beautiful story that turns a tamale into a benediction and blessing.'

Mejor libro ilustrado de Ficción para niños

GOLD MEDAL -Pitu le Baila al Mar, Gama Valle; Illustrated by Yamel Figueroa ; Editorial Destellos LLC; Ancestry of the author(s): Puerto Rico; The author(s) lives in: New York City; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'The author brings to light several social issues at a level that the readers can identify with.'

SILVER MEDAL -La Jirafa que no Cabía en su Cuento, Haydée Zayas Ramos; Editorial Destellos LLC; Ancestry of the author(s): Puerto Rico; The author(s) lives in: San Juan; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'This is a fun book for kids and parents. Also, the illustrations are adorable.'

BRONZE MEDAL -El monstruo más feo del mundo, Luis Amavisca, Illustrated by Erica Salcedo; nubeOCHO; Ancestry of the author(s): España ; The author(s) lives in: Málaga; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'This book is hilarious! Its simplicity and repetition of words makes it comprehensible for youngsters.'

Best Children’s NonFiction Picture Book – English

GOLD MEDAL -One Whole Me, Dia Mixon, Illustrated by Natalia Jiménez Osorio; El Mundo Mixon Books; Ancestry of the author(s): USA/African American; The author(s) lives in: Columbus, Ohio; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'Perfection! Lovely and fun to read, empowering for bicultural readers.'

SILVER MEDAL -In the Spirit of a Dream: 13 Stories of American Immigrants of Color, Aida Salazar, illustrated by Alina Chau; Scholastic Inc.: Orchard Books; Ancestry of the author(s): Mexico; The author(s) lives in: San Francisco, CA; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'I love the subject matter and the way each story was presented.'

BRONZE MEDAL -Alphabet & Affirmations with The Black Unicorn, Sandra Elaine Scott; Vision Your Dreams; Ancestry of the author(s): Panama/USA; The author(s) lives in: Boston; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'Very empowering for young readers and age appropriate. Excellent teaching tool!'

Best Children’s Nonfiction Picture Book – Spanish or Bilingual

GOLD MEDAL -Pura’s Cuentos: How Pura Belpré Libraries Reshaped Libraries with Her Stories, Annete Bay Pimentel, illustrated by Magaly Morales; Abrams Books For Young Readers; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'This book should be in every school library. It was a pure joy to read.'

Best Educational Children’s Picture Book – Bilingual

GOLD MEDAL -Pura’s Cuentos: How Pura Belpré Libraries Reshaped Libraries with Her Stories, Annete Bay Pimentel, Illustrated by Magaly Morales; Abrams Books For Young Readers; ; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'I think this book emphasizes the beautiful traditions of the oral storytelling, which Latino people, like myself, grown up hearing.'

SILVER MEDAL -Popol Vuh Stories for Children, Denis O’Leary; Floricanto Press; Ancestry of the author(s): USA; The author(s) lives in: Los Angeles; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'I believe the value of this book resides on the three languages in which is narrated, English, Spanish and Yucatec Maya.'

BRONZE MEDAL -Lala and the Pond by the Rock / Lala y el Charco de la Piedra, Susana Illera Martínez; Snow Fountain Press; Ancestry of the author(s): Columbia; The author(s) lives in: Miami, FL; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'he illustrations of this book are beautiful, and they have a lot of value, especially because the illustrator put a lot of effort on the drawings.'

Best Educational Children’s Picture Book – English

GOLD MEDAL -Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua, Gloria Amescua, Illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh; Abrams Books For Young Readers;  Insights from the ILBA judges, 'The storyline is honest, deep, about challenges wherein one culture attempts.'

SILVER MEDAL -We Move Together, Kelly Fritsch, Anne McGuire, illustrated by Eduardo Trejos; AK Press; Ancestry of the author(s): Canada & Costa Rica; The author(s) lives in: Toronto & Ottawa; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'Colors are great, illustrations keep the attention and tie everything together.'

Best Educational Children’s Picture Book – Spanish

GOLD MEDAL -Morderse las uñas, Paula Merlán, illustrated by Brenda Figueroa; Cuento de Luz; Ancestry of the author(s): Spain; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'This is a beautifully illustrated story that tries to help kids get rid of the bad habit of biting their nails.'

Most Inspirational Children’s Picture Book – Bilingual

GOLD MEDAL -Pura’s Cuentos: How Pura Belpré Libraries Reshaped Libraries with Her Stories, Annete Bay Pimentel, Illustrated by Magaly Morales; Abrams Books For Young Readers; ; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'Wonderful book about a Puerto Rican story teller and her love for story telling.'

SILVER MEDAL -The Last Butterfly / La última mariposa, Regina Moya & Carmen Tafolla; FlowerSong Press; Ancestry of the author(s): Mexico; The author(s) lives in: San Antonio. TX; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'Beautifully told and illustrated, students will love the activity at the end.'

Most Inspirational Children’s Picture Book – English

GOLD MEDAL -Courageous Camila: A story about finding your inner warrior, Naibe Reynoso & Giselle Carrillo; Illustrated by María Tuti; Con Todo Press; Ancestry of the author(s): USA/Mexican-American; The author(s) lives in: Los Angeles; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'This book is so empowering, demonstrating the struggle but rewarding end of following dreams.'

SILVER MEDAL -The Voices of the Trees, Elisa Guerra y Fernando Reimers; Illustrated by Ana RoGu; Pearson Educación; Ancestry of the author(s): Elisa Guerra: México. Fernando Reimers: Venezuela. Ana RoGu: México; The author(s) lives in: Elisa / Ana: Aguascalientes, México. Fernando: Cambridge, MA.; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'This book is not just amazing, it's greatly needed with our current times of global warming.'

BRONZE MEDAL -Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua, Gloria Amescua, Illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh; Abrams Books For Young Readers; ; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'Great inspiration! This story must be told. Diego Rivera would put her in murals!'

Most Inspirational Children’s Picture Book – Spanish

GOLD MEDAL -Tienes un color especial, Lorena Sierco Espino; Mr. Momo, Lantia Publishing Group; Ancestry of the author(s): Spain; The author(s) lives in: Barcelona; Insights from the ILBA judges, ' Refreshing! This is an adorable sweet story.'

SILVER MEDAL -Memoria de un abedul, Daniel Cañas, illustrated by Blanca Millán; Cuento de Luz; Ancestry of the author(s): Spain; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'Very well written, a good book to read aloud to children.'

BRONZE MEDAL -Peque y yo, Alicia Acosta, Illustrated by Mercé Galí; nubeOCHO; Ancestry of the author(s): España ; The author(s) lives in: Málaga; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'Beautifully written, accessible for children to understand grief. A read standout! '

Best Learn to Read Book

GOLD MEDAL -The Awesome Reading Adventures of Super Sammy and Marvelous Megan, Vanessa Caraveo; Vanessa Caraveo; Ancestry of the author(s): USA/ Mexican-American; The author(s) lives in: Harlingen, Texas; Insights from the ILBA judges, 'I like the storyline of siblings and their adventures.'