The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is a prestigious annual award presented by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) to recognize outstanding literature that reflects the Latino cultural experience. Named after Pura Belpré, the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library, the award honors both a children's author and a children's illustrator whose work best portrays the Latino community in the United States. The award aims to promote cultural diversity and awareness through literature, celebrating stories that resonate with young readers and highlight the richness of Latino heritage. Each year, the Pura Belpré Award not only acknowledges exceptional storytelling and artistic achievement but also encourages the exploration of Latino voices and narratives in children's literature.
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