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=Pura Belpré Medal=

This medal is awarded to "a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth." [|(1)]

A paraphrase of criteria considered by the committee:

 * Accurate and positive portrayal of Latino culture
 * Interpretation of theme
 * Plot development
 * Portrayal of characters
 * Portrayal of setting
 * Appropriateness of style
 * Presentation for a child audience
 * Cultural authenticity

Additional criteria for illustrations:

 * Artistic technique
 * Interpretation of the story through pictures
 * Appropriateness of style
 * Portrayal of plot, theme, characters, setting, mood, or information through the pictures [|(2)]

Recent Pura Belpré Award Books

 * 2008 Narrative: //The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano// by Margarita Engle, illustrated by Sean Qualls
 * 2008 Illustration: //Los Gatos Black on Halloween// illustrated by Yuyi Morales, writen by Marisa Montes (Also 2008 Honor Narrative)
 * 2008 Honor Narrative: //Frida: ¡Viva la vida! Long Live Life!// by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
 * 2008 Honor Narrative: //Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale// retold by Carmen Agra Deedy, illustrated by Michael Austin
 * 2008 Honor Illustration: //My Name is Gabito: The Life of Garbriel García Márquez/Me llamo Gabito: la vida de Garbriel García Márquez// illustrated by Raúl Colón, written by Monica Brown
 * 2008 Honor Illustration: //My Colors, My World/Mis colores, mi mundo// by Maya Christina Gonzalez
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