Tomás Rivera Award

The Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award recognizes authors and illustrators whose literary work depict the Mexican-American experience. This award was established in 1995 by the Texas State University College of Education in honor of distinguished alumnus, Tomás Rivera.

Tomás Rivera was an educator, poet and author of literary works depicting the difficulties experienced by Mexican migrant farmers. He was the first Mexican-American to hold a chancellor position at the University of California.