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The Last Cuentista
Newbery Medal · 2022 · WinnerPura Belpré Award · 2022 · Winner
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Newbery Medal | 2022 | Winner |
| Pura Belpré Award | 2022 | Winner |
About This Book
Humanity has evacuated Earth before a comet strikes, and Petra is the only surviving custodian of the old stories. In a future where memory has been erased, she must keep the thread of human culture alive. A science fiction novel steeped in Mexican folklore. Winner of the 2022 Newbery Medal.
About the Author
Donna Barba Higuera is a Mexican-American author born in Bakersfield, California. She won the 2022 Newbery Medal for *The Last Cuentista*, a science fiction novel about a young girl who must preserve her culture's stories as the last remnant of Earth's storytelling tradition. The novel blends Mexican folklore with space exploration.
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