Americas Award · 2017

The 2017 Americas Award

Ada's Violin and The Only Road won the 2017 Americas Award.

2017 Americas Award Winner
Ada's Violin
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Ada's Violin

By Susan Hood, Sally Wern Comport (Illustrator)

A landfill town's children create music from trash, transforming their lives and spreading hope worldwide.

The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2017)Americas Award (2017)
40 pages· 1,265 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
5.7/7 Bookroo·4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,152 ratings
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Summary: In a Paraguayan town built on a landfill, young Ada Ríos dreams of playing the violin. With no money for instruments, hope seems lost until music teacher Favio Chávez arrives. He crafts violins from trash, sparking a musical revolution. As the Recycled Orchestra gains global attention, Ada and her community discover the power of innovation and resilience. Can music truly change lives? Explore the journey of a girl, a visionary, and an orchestra that defies the odds.
2017 Americas Award Winner
The Only Road
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2016

The Only Road

By Alexandra Diaz · The Only Road series

A boy flees Guatemala, risking everything for a new life in the U.S.

Americas Award (2017)
320 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,803 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Jaime's life in Guatemala shatters when his cousin is murdered by a ruthless gang. Fearing he's next, Jaime embarks on a perilous journey to New Mexico with his cousin Ángela. As they navigate danger and uncertainty, Jaime must confront his fears and find courage in the face of loss. Will he find safety and a new beginning, or will the shadows of his past catch up with him? This gripping tale of survival and hope explores the lengths one will go to for a chance at a better life.
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