In identifying the illustrator of an outstanding picture book for children, committee members need to consider the following:
Excellence of execution in the artistic technique employed
Excellence of pictorial interpretation of story, theme, or concept
Appropriateness of style of illustration to the story, theme or concept
Delineation of plot, theme, characters, setting mood or information through the pictures
Positive and authentic portrayal of Latino culture
Excellence of presentation for an intended child audience
JDUBIN. (2021, March 24). Pura Belpré Award. Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). https://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/belpre