Winner

Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pura Belpré Award | 2014 | Honor | “Honor — The Living by Matt de la Peña” |
About This Book
Recognized by the Pura Belpré Award in 2014.
About the Author
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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