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Award History
| Award | Year | Book | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Medal | 2022 | Milo Imagines the World | Shortlist |
| Caldecott Medal | 2016 | Last Stop on Market Street | Honor |
| Newbery Medal | 2016 | Last Stop on Market Street | Winner |
| Pura Belpré Award | 2014 | The Living De La | Honor |
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About Matt de la Peña
Matt de la Peña is an American children's and young adult author born in National City, California in 1973. He won the 2016 Newbery Medal for *Last Stop on Market Street*, illustrated by Christian Robinson. He has written numerous young adult novels exploring themes of identity, class, and ambition, including *Mexican WhiteBoy* and *We Were Here*.
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