The Américas Award
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First awarded in 1993, the Américas Award is given in recognition of books that authentically and engagingly portray Latino/as in Latin America, the Caribbean or the United States. By combining both and linking the Americas, the award reaches beyond geographic borders, as well as multicultural-international boundaries, focusing instead upon cultural heritages within the hemisphere. The Award is unique in that selects Latino/a youth literature for classroom use and in that it focuses on the entir
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This essential guide explores the Américas Award, established in 1993 to honor literature that authentically portrays Latino/a experiences across the Americas, from the United States to the Caribbean and Latin America. The book delves into how this unique literary prize transcends geographic and multicultural boundaries, focusing instead on shared cultural heritages throughout the hemisphere. It provides a crucial examination of how the award identifies and elevates youth literature specifically for educational settings.
What makes this resource stand out is its focus on the award's distinctive mission to connect the entire Americas through literature, offering educators and readers a curated pathway to culturally rich and representative books. Teen readers exploring their own heritage, as well as those seeking to understand diverse Latino/a cultures, will find this an invaluable tool for discovering powerful stories that reflect a wider, interconnected world.
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