Tomás Rivera Book Award

Tom S Rivera Book Award

The Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award was established in the College of Education at Texas State University in 1995. This National Book Award honors authors and illustrators who create literature that depicts the Mexican American experience. It is named in honor of Dr. Tomás Rivera, a distinguished alumnus of Texas State University.

AWARD

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We work directly with teachers and students to promote literacy for children and youth utilizing culturally and linguistically affirming literature.

We provide professional development for pre-service and in-service teachers on culturally sustaining language arts and reading pedagogy.

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We conduct research and advocacy through publications promoting the use of Mexican American children’s and young adult literature for literacy instruction.

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