The Coquíes Still Sing

Written by Karina Nicole González, illustrated by Krystal Quiles. Published by Roaring Brook Press, a division of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group

About

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Descriptive language and different lengths of sentences, presents readers an empowering story of communities in Puerto Rico impacted by Hurricane María. By centering the experiences of different types of families and voices, González provides a call to action for youth and their role in organizing and resisting natural and human disasters.

Awards Won

Title Year
Belpré Medal image Pura Belpré Award

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The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
2023 - Honor(s)