12/28/2022 0 Comments Mejores libros en espanol de 2015In early January, the Spanish Language Affiliate of the Children’s Book Committee released its 2022 edition of Los mejores libros infantiles en Español/The Best Children’s Picture Books of the Year in Spanish (for books published in 2021). As a public librarian, I find it crucial that our shelves contain books that represent the rich diversity of our communities including books in Spanish that celebrate and preserve our culture,” said Diaz. I’ve learned so much from the other panelists and have had a chance to read some amazing work. “This is my first time being a judge for the Premio, Mejor Libro Infantil and it’s been such an honor and a wonderful rewarding experience. REFORMA, an affiliate of the American Library Association, is the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking. This year, REFORMA National President and Senior Denver Public Librarian Nicanor Diaz also joined as a guest juror. Apart from being exceptional literary works, these books also serve to provide readers with greater insight into Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, or Latinx culture in the United States and are culturally authentic in text and artwork.įirst presented in 2020, the biennial award is chosen by Spanish-speaking Children’s Book Committee members, Bank Street alumni, members of the New York Public Library, and the City University of New York system. Cynthia Weill, Director, Bank Street Center for Children’s Literature, noted that all of the contenders for the award were nominated from books that received a star on the Children’s Book Committee’s Los mejores libros infantiles en Español/The Best Children’s Picture Books of the Year in Spanish lists of works published or translated in 2020 or 2021.
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