Rafael Lopez won the 2010 Illustrator award for his work on Book Fiesta.Take a ride in a long submarine or fly away in a hot air balloon. Whatever you do, just be sure to bring your favorite book! Rafael López's colorful illustrations perfectly complement Pat Mora's lilting text in this delightful celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros; Children's Day/Book Day. Toon! Toon!
Honor Books for the 2010 Illustration Category are:
David Diaz for his illustrations in Diego: Bigger Than Life written by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, a picture-book biography in free verse of one of the 20th century's greatest artists. Bernier-Grand was also an Honor recipient in the Author category for this same book.
Yuyi Morales for his illustrations in My Abuelita, written by Tony Johnson.Abuelita’s hair is the color of salt. Her face is as crinkled as a dried chile. She booms out words as wild as blossoms blooming. She stuffs her carcacha—her jalopy—with all the things she needs: a plumed snake, a castle, a skeleton, and more. Her grandson knows he has the most amazing grandmother ever—with a very important job. What does Abuelita do? With her booming voice and wonderful props, Abuelita is a storyteller. Next to being a grandmother, that may be the most important job of all. Sprinkled with Spanish and infused with love, My Abuelita is a glorious celebration of family, imagination, and the power of story.
John Parra for his illustrations in Pat Mora's book Gracias Thanks.In a series of poetic sentences, a young boy celebrates some of the everyday things for which he is thankful.
Julia Alvarez, the author of Return to Sender, won the 2010 Author Award.After Tyler's father is injured in a tractor accident, his family is forced to hire migrant Mexican workers to help save their Vermont farm from foreclosure. Tyler isn’t sure what to make of these workers. Are they undocumented? And what about the three daughters, particularly Mari, the oldest, who is proud of her Mexican heritage but also increasingly connected her American life. Her family lives in constant fear of being discovered by the authorities and sent back to the poverty they left behind in Mexico. Can Tyler and Mari find a way to be friends despite their differences?
In a novel full of hope, but no easy answers, Julia Alvarez weaves a beautiful and timely story that will stay with readers long after they finish it.
Georgina Lazara won Honors for her book, Federico Garcia Lorca. Both a rhyming picture book and an accessible, illustrated biography, this dynamic tale recreates the early experiences of world-famous Spanish poet Federico Garca Lorca. Every child can relate to, and be inspired by, his story. Colorful and amusing illustrations engage readers, and include details from Federico's actual home.
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