Los Angeles, Aug 11, 2022 .– The long-awaited in-person International Latino Book Award Ceremony will again be hosted by Los Angeles City College on August 19 and 20. 2022.

This year’s event celebrates books in Spanish, Portuguese, and English by authors from across the United States and Puerto Rico, and 21 other countries.

he 249 finalists reflect the strength and talent of the fastest-growing demographic in the United States.

For over two decades, the International Latino Book Awards has honored 3,470 authors and publishers for their works by and about Latinos. With a record number of submissions this year, 217 judges were needed to evaluate the works in 108 categories. Judges included librarians, educators, media professionals, leaders of national organizations, Pulitzer Prize winners, and elected officials.

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