Americas Award · 1995

The 1995 Americas Award

The 2 honor books recognized by the 1995 Americas Award, with ages and reading levels for each.

1995 Honor Books
Chato's Kitchen
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

Chato's Kitchen

By Gary Soto, Susan Guevara

A cat plans a feast, but the guests have a surprise.

Americas Honor (1995)
32 pages· 1,101 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 770 ratings
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Summary: Chato, the coolest cat in East L.A., plans a feast for his new mouse neighbors, seeing them as the main course. With his friend Novio Boy, he prepares everything for the perfect meal. But the mice have a surprise guest that might turn the tables on Chato's plans. Will this unexpected visitor be more than Chato can handle? Dive into this tale of cunning and unexpected twists, where the hunter might just become the hunted.
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1995

An Island Like You

Teens navigate identity and culture in the barrio.

256 pages· 51,507 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 493 ratings
$6.99Save 4%
Summary: In a vibrant barrio, Rita faces exile, Luis serves time atop hubcaps, Sandra grapples with beauty standards, and Arturo dreams of escape. These teens confront cultural identity and personal challenges, each story revealing a unique struggle. Will they find their place in a world that pulls them in different directions?
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