Submission Process for the Pura Belpré Award

To submit works for consideration for the Pura Belpr é Award:

  • Review the terms and criteria for the award.
  • Send one copy of the work to the ALSC office (ATTN: Belpré Medal Submission, 50 East Huron, Chicago, IL 60611-2795).
  • Submit one copy of the work to the Cultural Competency Consultant.
  • Submit one copy of the work to the award committee chair. Email alscawards (at) ala.org for address information.
  • Download and complete the Pura Belpré Award Submission form for each entry and return one copy to the committee chair and one copy to the ALSC office with your submission.

  • For more information visit the Belpré page on ALA's Award Database and click on "How to Apply" at the right.

Deadline for submitting works is December 31 of the publication year.