Orbis Pictus Award · 2020

The 2020 Orbis Pictus Award

A Place to Land won the 2020 Orbis Pictus Award. Browse it alongside both honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2020 Orbis Pictus Award Winner
A Place to Land
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

A Place to Land

By Barry Wittenstein, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)

Discover the untold story behind Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic speech and its unexpected creation.

Orbis Pictus Award (2020)
48 pages· 1,401 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,049 ratings
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Summary: On the eve of the 1963 March on Washington, Martin Luther King Jr. wrestles with finding the perfect ending for his speech. In a hotel room, amidst advisors and uncertainty, he crafts the legendary "I Have a Dream" speech. Uncover the surprising journey of these historic words and the pivotal moment that changed history. How did a speech not meant to be heard become a beacon of hope? This gripping tale reveals the struggle and triumph behind a defining moment in the civil rights movement.
2020 Honor Books
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Planting Stories

A young Puerto Rican woman travels to New York City and becomes a storyteller and puppeteer at a public library, sharing her abuela's folktales with children and families.

32 pages· 606 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,137 ratings
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Summary: In 1921, Pura Belpré arrives in New York, carrying Puerto Rican folktales. As the city's first Puerto Rican librarian, she transforms these cuentos into books, spreading a legacy of bilingual storytelling. Her tales, once seeds, now bloom across generations, inspiring children and storytellers alike. Discover how one woman's passion for stories reshaped a community and left an enduring mark on literature. What legacy will her stories inspire next?
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

Soldier for Equality

A soldier battles prejudice and fights for civil rights after World War I.

40 pages· 2,302 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 528 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Summary: José de la Luz Sáenz, a Mexican American soldier, faces discrimination even as he serves in World War I. Despite his vital role in military intelligence, his contributions go unrecognized. Returning home, Luz joins fellow veterans to form the League of United Latin American Citizens, championing civil rights. Can one man's fight for justice ignite change for his community?
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