The Spanish Language Affiliate of the Children’s Book Committee (CBC) at Bank Street College of Education has announced the medalists of the Premio, Mejor Libro Infantil/Best Spanish Language Picture Book Award.

The 2022 Gold Medalist is Mis dos pueblos fronterizos por David Bowles, ilustrado por Erika Meza (Kokila); My Two Border Towns by David Bowles, illus. by Erika Meza (Kokila).

“It is a loving and unique portrayal of the border that is beautiful, touching and empowering,” the jury said. ''The illustrations are spot on, so detailed, so authentic and so child-friendly.”

Three books were named silver medalists:

Evelyn Del Rey se muda por Meg Medina, ilustrado por Sonia Sánchez (Candlewick)
Evelyn del Rey Is Moving Away by Meg Medina, illustrated by Sonia Sánchez (Candlewick)
Pulpo Guisado por Eric Velasquez (Holiday House)
Octopus Stew by Eric Velasquez (Holiday House)
Sharuko: El arqueólogo peruano Julio C. Tello por Monica Brown, ilustrado por Elisa Chavarri (Lee & Low)
Sharuko: Peruvian Archeologist Julio C. Tello by Monica Brown, illus. by Elisa Chavarri (Lee & Low)

Read full article here: SLJ (School Library Journal)