Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War "Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War," written and illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh. Published by Abrams Books for Young Readers. About Awards Won Title Year Pura Belpré Award 91´«Ã½The 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. 2020 - Honor(s) Email Print Cite Share This Page