Great Reads: The Pura Belpre Awards

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The American Library Association's Pura Belpre Awards recognize outstanding books by Latino authors and illustrators.

Every year, the American Library Association honors hundreds of the best books for children and young adults. The Pura Belpre Medal recognizes the best books by Latino authors and illustrators. In this video, members of the Pura Belpre Medal committee discuss the winning books and why they were chosen as the best of the year.

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