Americas Award · 2010

The 2010 Americas Award

Return to Sender and What Can You Do with a Paleta? won the 2010 Americas Award.

2010 Americas Award Winner
Return to Sender
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2009

Return to Sender

By Julia Alvarez

A farm's survival hinges on migrant workers, sparking questions of friendship and belonging.

Pura Belpré Award (2010)Americas Award (2010)
352 pages· 71,721 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 4,130 ratings
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Summary: When Tyler's family hires migrant workers to save their farm, he meets Mari, a girl torn between her Mexican roots and American life. As her family fears deportation, Tyler and Mari navigate a friendship across cultural divides. Can they bridge their worlds amidst the looming threat of discovery? This poignant tale explores identity, belonging, and the complexities of undocumented life, leaving readers with questions about friendship and patriotism.
2010 Americas Award Winner
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2009

What Can You Do with a Paleta?

By Carmen Tafolla, Magaly Morales (Illustrator)

Discover the joy of paletas, the irresistible treat that brings children running.

32 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 609 ratings
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Summary: In a vibrant barrio, a young girl shares the magic of paletas, the beloved Mexican popsicle. As the tinkling bell of the paleta wagon echoes, children face the delightful dilemma of choosing between strawberry or coconut. With each bite, they create memories and masterpieces, savoring the simple pleasures of a warm summer's day. What adventures await with each paleta?
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