Join us for a special Mock Pura Belpré event as we explore and honor outstanding works of children’s literature that celebrate the Latine cultural experience. Participants will read, discuss, and vote on their favorite titles — just like the real award committee! Refreshments provided throughout the day as well as catering during the quarterly meeting.
Click here to view 2025 nominee list.
Pura Belpré was the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City and a trailblazing author who brought Puerto Rican folktales to life and championed bilingual literacy.
Feature speaker
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Duncan Tonatiuh | Duncan Tonatiuh (toh-nah-tee-YOU) is an award-winning author and illustrator whose work celebrates Mexican culture and history. He has received multiple honors from the Pura Belpré Award, which recognizes outstanding Latino/Latina writers and illustrators. His books, including Separate Is Never Equal and Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote, have earned both Pura Belpré Author and Illustrator Honors, among other accolades. Tonatiuh’s distinctive art style, inspired by ancient Mixtec codices, makes his work instantly recognizable and deeply meaningful. Raised in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and educated in New York City, his mission is to create stories and images that celebrate cultural heritage and inspire young readers today.
Schedule
11 am–12:30 pm | Contemporary Codices: The Art and Stories of Duncan Tonatiuh presented by the author/illustrator
12:30–1 pm | Break
1–3 pm | Mock Pura Belpré Award
3–3:30 pm | Break
3:30–4:30 pm | REFORMA Oregon quarterly meeting with food (HYBRID — join on Zoom)
Meeting ID: 838 0904 4670
Passcode: 155005