Pura Belpré Award
1 appearances
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Edition 19 (2020) Winner
Carlos Hernandez
カルロス・ヘルナンデス
Karurosu Herunandesu
Aliases:
Carlos Alberto Pablo Hernandez
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1971-01-14 （United States）
- Nationality
- United States, American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Queens, New York
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Professor, Game Designer
- Active Years
- 2007-2024
- Affiliations
- Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY Graduate Center
- Nominations
- Nebula Award Andre Norton Award Shortlisted, Mythopoeic Award Children's Literature Shortlisted, Ignyte Awards Middle Grade Shortlisted
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton University | English | Creative Writing | Ph.D. | 1990s-2000 | United States |
Binghamton University
English
/ Creative Writing
Degree:
Ph.D.
Period:
1990s-2000
Year of Graduation:
2000
Country:
United States
Ph.D. in English
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Pura Belpré Award | Sal and Gabi Break the Universe | — | American Library Association | Won |
| 2017 | Locus Award | The Assimilated Cuban's Guide to Quantum Santeria | Collection | — | 17th place |
Pura Belpré Award
2020
Work:
Sal and Gabi Break the Universe
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
Won
Locus Award
2017
Work:
The Assimilated Cuban's Guide to Quantum Santeria
Category:
Collection
Result:
17th place
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Sal and Gabi Break the Universe
2019 Young Adult Science Fiction/FantasyYoung adult novels mixing Cuban traditions and beliefs with science fiction. Follows Sal Vidón and Gabi Reál handling consequences of Sal's ability to open portals to alternative universes.
Cuban cultureParallel universesFamilyFriendship
Adaptations
- [TV series] Sal and Gabi Break the Universe / Eva Longoria (producer)
Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe
2020 Young Adult Science Fiction/FantasySequel to Sal and Gabi Break the Universe.
Cuban cultureParallel universesFamilyFriendship
The Assimilated Cuban's Guide to Quantum Santeria
2016 Short Story Collection Science Fiction/Magical Realism/FantasyCollection of twelve speculative short stories defying categorization by bringing together Latina/o and speculative writing.
ImmigrationAssimilationLatinx cultureSanteríaQuantum physics
Bibliography
- Sal and Gabi Break the Universe (2019)
- Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe (2020)
- The Assimilated Cuban's Guide to Quantum Santeria (2016)
- Abecedarium (2007, co-authored)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Humorous and heartwarming toneBlending speculative elements with cultural realismMagical realism with SF
- Recurring Motifs
- Cuban/Latinx cultureQuantum physics and SanteríaAssimilation and identity
Legacy
Known for winning the Pura Belpré Award, writes YA SF/fantasy exploring Cuban-American experiences.
In Popular Culture
- TV adaptation in development by Eva Longoria
Trivia
- Married to C. S. E. Cooney (World Fantasy Award winner)
- Co-founder of CUNY Games Network