The Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award is currently seeking submissions to be considered for the 2015 award in two categories:

• Works for Younger Children These are books appropriate for children from birth to 12 years old [or Infant to 5^th grade]
• Works for Older Children These are books appropriate for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old [or 6^th grade to 12^th grade]

All submissions for 2015 must have a publication date of 2014 to be considered.  To submit a book for considerations please send four copies of the book to:

Jesse Gainer, Director

Tomás Rivera Children’s Book Award

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Texas State University

601 University Drive

San Marcos, TX 78666

The Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award, established in 1995, recognizes and honors authors and illustrators who create quality children’s literature that authentically depicts the Mexican American experience in the United States.