Springfield-Greene County Library District Pura Belpré Book Awards
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2023
Author Award Winner
Frizzy
Marlene loves three things: art, her cool tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend, Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only things she needs to focus on are school and growing up. That means straightening her hair every weekend so she can have 'presentable,' 'good' hair. But Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment, and the much-needed help of Camila and Tía Ruby--she slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair.
Honor Books
- The Coquíes Still Sing by Karina Nicole González Illustrated by Krystal Quiles
- The Notebook Keeper : A Story of Kindness From the Border by Stephen Briseño Illustrated by Magdalena Mora
- Tumble by Celia C. Pérez
Illustrator Award Winner
Where Wonder Grows
A grandmother explores her special garden with her granddaughters. Wonder grows everywhere, but Grandmother especially loves to show it in her story garden. She invites her granddaughters to join her in a sweet meditation on the treasures she's brought to that magical place--the rocks, the shells, the crystals, the meteorites: how they came to be, how they were formed, how they each have a story to tell.
Honor Books
- A Land of Books : Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters by Duncan Tonatiuh Illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh
- Magic : Once Upon a Faraway Land by Mirelle Ortega Illustrated by Mirelle Ortega
- The Coquíes Still Sing by Karina Nicole González Illustrated by Krystal Quiles