Curriculum Vitae
Awards
Other Literary Recognitions

Best Books of the Year 2000, American Library Association, 2000, Under the Royal Palms, 

Notable Book in the area of Language Arts, 1998, Under the Royal Palms, 1997, Gathering the Sun

Notable Book in the area of Social Studies, National Council of Social Studies and the Children’s Book Council, 1997, Gathering the Sun, 1993, The Gold Coin, 1993, My Name is Maria Isabel

Pick of the List, American Booksellers Association, 1997, Gathering the Sun, 1993, Dear Peter Rabbit, 1993, The Gold Coin, 1993, My Name is Maria Isabel

One of the Best Books of the Year, Bank Street College, 1993, The Rooster who went to His Uncle's Wedding