Save the date for the return of the REFORMA | Oregon Chapter’s signature event. More info coming soon.

Celebrate Latine culture and children’s literature with the REFORMA Oregon Chapter!

Join us for a special Mock Pura Belpré event as we explore and honor recent 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!

Who Was Pura Belpré?

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

Duncan Tonatiuh | Duncan Tonatiuh 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.