Submission Process for Publishers

Please note we have made changes to the books we will review for our Best Spanish Language Picture Book/Mejor Libro Infantil List 2025 for books published in 2024. For the 2025 list, we will accept 25 exceptional and star-worthy picture and board books published in 2024 that depict:

• Accurate portrayal of the experience of a segment of the Spanish-speaking world
• Detail giving the reader a greater insight into Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, or Latinx culture in the United States
• Cultural authenticity in text and artwork

Or Is:

• Written by a highly esteemed Spanish speaking author
• On very rare occasions we will include an exceptional book from a Latin American or Spanish publisher whose titles are not widely known in the United States which does not have Latinx content (this work must be available for purchase in the U.S.).

We will also review excellent board and award winning picture books that have been translated and republished in 2024 with a preference given to work illuminating the Latinx experience. All books must have:

• Engaging style and rich language
• Appealing illustration which enhances text
• Inviting interaction and stimulates conversation
• All genres considered: Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, folklore.

Books should be sent to the:

Children’s Book Committee
Att: Cindy Weill
Bank Street College of Education
610 W. 112th Street
New York, New York 10025

Books must be received no later than November 1, 2025 to be considered for the 2026 list.

Please note that any work placed on our 2025 or 2026 Best Spanish Language Picture Book/Mejor Libro Infantil List with Latinx content will be considered for the biennial 2027 award.