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Award Winning and Notable Children's Books PreK - 8

Award books for early books thru mid grade

About the Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award

Texas State University College of Education developed the Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award to honor authors and illustrators who create literature that depicts the Mexican American experience. The award was established in 1995 and was named in honor of Dr. Tomás Rivera, a distinguished alumnus of Texas State University.

Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award 2023-2020