Founded by actor Edward James Olmos, Latino Literacy Now selects AMERICA LIBRE as the First Place winner in the Action & Adventure category during the first-ever Books Into Movies award in October 2010. Watch a video excerpt of the award presentation.
Best Novel - International Latino Book Awards
Selected ahead of work by renowned authors Guillermo Arriaga and Cristina Garcia, AMERICA LIBRE is a Best Novel winner in the 10th Annual International Latino Book Awards in 2008. Read more
Finalist - Violet Crown Fiction Awards
The Violet Crown Awards were created by the Writers' League of Texas to recognize outstanding published books each year. AMERICA LIBRE is a Finalist for this coveted award in 2008. More details
USA Today Summer Read
USA Today, the nation's most widely distributed newspaper, selects AMERICA LIBRE for its elite Summer Reads list in May 2009. Read more
Latina Magazine Top Ten Hottest Summer Reads
Latina Magazine, a monthly publication for young, influential bicultural women with nearly 3 million readers, chooses AMERICA LIBRE one of its 10 Hottest Summer Reads in July 2009. Read more
#1 among "2011 Top Ten Latino Authors" by LatinoStories.com
LatinoStories.com, hosted by renowned professor Jose B. Gonzalez, selects the author as #1 among the 2011"Top Ten New Latino Authors To Watch (and Read)". Read more
