Americas Award · 2023

The 2023 Americas Award

Isla to Island and Growing an Artist won the 2023 Americas Award. Browse them alongside the honor book, with ages and reading levels for each.

2023 Americas Award Winner
Isla to Island
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

Isla to Island

By Alexis Castellanos

A young girl must redefine home after leaving Cuba for a new life in the U.S.

Americas Award (2023)
192 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,823 ratings
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Summary: In the 1960s, Marisol is sent from vibrant Cuba to cold Brooklyn, alone. Struggling with language and loneliness, she must find her place in a world that feels foreign. As she navigates this new life, Marisol discovers that home isn't just a place—it's something she carries within. Can she stay true to herself and find belonging in an unfamiliar land?
2023 Americas Award Winner
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Growing an Artist

A boy's first day helping his father reveals the beauty in hard work and creativity.

40 pages· 789 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 310 ratings
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Summary: Juanito joins his father, a landscape architect, for a day of transforming chaotic yards into beauty. As he sketches birds and plants, he learns about pride in hard work. Will Juanito's artistic eye lead him to follow in his father's footsteps?
2023 Honor Books
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Miss Quinces

A surprise quinceañera threatens Sue's summer plans. Can she escape tradition?

252 pages· 8,538 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,139 ratings
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Summary: Sue's summer dreams of comics and camp vanish when her family drags her to rural Honduras. With no internet and a surprise quinceañera looming, Sue faces a cultural clash. Can she survive the chaos and find her own voice amidst family expectations? Dive into this vibrant tale of tradition, rebellion, and self-discovery.
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