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Margarita Engle (born in Los Angeles, California on September 2, 1951) [1] is a Cuban American poet and author of many award-winning books for children, young adults and adults. [2] Most of Engle's stories are written in verse and are a reflection of her Cuban heritage and her deep appreciation and knowledge of nature. [3]
Others may agree with Kirkus Reviews saying that “Young readers will come away inspired by these portraits of courageous ordinary people.” [4] The author “Engle writes her new book in clear, short lines of stirring free verse caught by the compelling narrative voices, many readers will want to find out more.”
Jorge Argueta as author in 2003, twice in 2006, 2007–2008, 2010, 2011, 2016, and 2017. Margarita Engle as author in 2010, 2014, twice in 2016, 2017, twice in 2018, and 2019. Gary Soto as author in 1995, twice in 1997, twice in 1998, 2003, 2006, and 2009. Two people's work has received commendations seven times:
Margarita Engle, as author 2008, 2009, 2016. Rafael López as illustrator 2010, 2016, 2020; Raúl Gonzalez, as illustrator 2017, 2021, 2022; Multiple people have won two Belpré Medals: Julia Alvarez as author, Susan Guevara as illustrator, and Pam Muñoz Ryan as author.
American poet, public speaker, author and civil engineer Rafael Campo [2] 1964– Physician and author Yanitzia Canetti: 1967– Alejo Carpentier: 1904–1980 Lourdes Casal: 1938–1981 Poet [1] Sandra M. Castillo [4] Poet Carlota Caulfield: Poet, academic, author of A Mapmaker’s Diary, Ticket to Ride, At the Paper Gates with Burning Desire ...
Margarita Engle — Winner The Shepherd's Granddaughter: Anne Laurel Carter — Honor Ain't Nothing But a Man: My Quest to Find the Real John Henry: Scott Reynolds Nelson with Marc Aronson — Honor 2010 Book for Younger Children Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan: Jeanette Winter: Jeanette Winter: Winner Sojourner Truth's ...
The 75th National Book Awards, presented at a ceremony and benefit dinner by the National Book Foundation, took place on November 20, 2024, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City [1].
Margarita Engle and Edel Rodriguez (illus.) Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings: A Memoir: Honor [6] Ilyasah Shabazz and Kekla Magoon: X: 2017 N/A John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nathan Powell: March: Book Three: Winner [7] [8] Marina Budhos: Watched: Honor [8] Meredith Russo: If I Was Your Girl: Nicola Yoon: The Sun Is Also a Star: 2018 Teen ...