The Belpré Medal honors a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose works best portray, affirm, and celebrate the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.

		Martín de Porres : the rose in the desert 2013 Illustrator Winner. The story of Saint Martin de Porres--an endearing tale of perseverance, faith, and triumph over racial and economic prejudice. Schmidt, Gary D. J BIO MARTIN SCHMIDT
		Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe 2013 Author Winner. Fifteen-year-old Ari Mendoza is an angry loner with a brother in prison, but when he meets Dante and they become friends, Ari starts to ask questions about himself, his parents, and his family that he has never asked before. Sáenz, Benjamin Alire. TEEN SAENZ
		Diego Rivera : his world and ours 2012 Illustrator Winner. An introduction to the life, career, and influence of the Mexican painter Diego Rivera. Tonatiuh, Duncan. E BIO RIVERA TONATIU
		Under the mesquite 2012 Author Winner. Throughout her high school years, as her mother battles cancer, Lupita takes on more responsibility for her house and seven younger siblings, while finding refuge in acting and writing poetry. Includes glossary of Spanish terms. McCall, Guadalupe Garcia. TEEN MCCALL
		The dreamer 2011 Author Winner. A fictionalized biography of the Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, who grew up a painfully shy child, ridiculed by his overbearing father, but who became one of the most widely-read poets in the world. Ryan, Pam Mun?oz. J RYAN
		Book fiesta! : celebrate Children's Day/book day = celebremos el di?a de los nin?os/el di?a de los libros 2010 Illustrator Winner. Children read aloud in various settings to celebrate of El di?a de los nin?os, or Children's Day, in this bilingual story. Includes facts about Mexico's annual celebration of children and the book fiestas that are often included. Mora, Pat. E MORA
		Return to sender 2010 Author Winner. After his family hires migrant Mexican workers to help save their Vermont farm from foreclosure, eleven-year-old Tyler befriends the oldest daughter, but when he discovers they may not be in the country legally, he realizes that real friendship knows no borders. Alvarez, Julia. J ALVAREZ
		The surrender tree : poems of Cuba's struggle for freedom 2009 Author Winner. Cuba has fought three wars for independence, and still she is not free. This history in verse creates a lyrical portrait of Cuba. Engle, Margarita. TEEN 811.54 ENGLE
		Los gatos black on Halloween 2008 Illustrator Winner. Easy to read, rhyming text about Halloween night incorporates Spanish words, from las brujas riding their broomsticks to los monstruos whose monstrous ball is interrupted by a true horror. Montes, Marisa. E MONTES
		The poet slave of Cuba : a biography of Juan Francisco Manzano 2008 Author Winner. Juan Francisco Manzano was born in 1797 into the household of wealthy slaveowners in Cuba. He spent his early years at the side of his owner's wife, entertaining her friends. His poetry was his outlet, reflecting the beauty and cruelty of his world. Written in verse. Engle, Margarita. TEEN 811.54 ENGLE