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Lannan Foundation: 2005 Cultural Freedom Fellowship awarded to both Bobby Byrd and Lee Merrill Byrd

The American Book Award, 1999

In May 1999 the Before Columbus Foundation presented Cinco Puntos with its prestigious American Book Award for Excellence in Publishing. In their award announcement, the Before Columbus Foundation said, "We always hear about passion in this business, but rarely devotion. What Bobby and Lee Byrd have created is what begins as a dream and ideal for most people. But after the hard work and constant battles take their toll, most get jaded and things get reduced to a simple business proposition. Unlike the NAFTA-mindedness of corporate publishing culture, Bobby and Lee Byrd and all of Cinco Puntos have the integrity to continue to live their dream, not just on the border, but across borders. This is one family, one publisher, which deserves our attention and respect."

Awards for Cincos Puntos Press

  • The American Book Award, 1999
    Excellence in publishing
    Before Columbus Foundation

  • Sunshine Community Service Award, 1999
    Excellence in publishing
    Given by the Border Book Festival

  • Dwight A. Myers Award, 1997
    Excellence in regional publishing
    Given by the Rocky Mountain Publishing Association

  • Southwest Book Award, 1993
    Excellence in publishing
    Given by the Border Regional Library Association

Awards for Cinco Puntos Press books

  • Sammy & Juliana in Hollywood by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
    • Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults, 2005, Young Adult Library Services Association
    • The New York Public Library List-Books for the Teen Age

  • Cecilia's Year by Susan and Denise Gonzales Abraham
    • The New York Public Library List-Books for the Teen Age

  • Selavi by Youme Landowne
    • Notable Book, American Library Association
    • Texas Bluebonnet Master Award List, 2005

  • Walking the Choctaw Road by Tim Tingle
    • Notable Books for a Global Society
    • Texas Bluebonnet Master Award List, 2005

  • Walking the Choctaw Road CD by Tim Tingle
    • YALSA Audio List for Young Adults

  • The Treasure on Gold Street by Lee Merrill Byrd
    • Southwest Book Award
    • Skipping Stones Honor Book
    • Paterson Poetry Center Children's Book Award
    • Texas Institute of Letters, finalist for Children's Book Award
    • Teddy Award, Texas Writers' League

 

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