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| Author | Matt de la Peña |
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| Illustrator | Christian Robinson |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Penguin Books |
Publication date | 2015 |
| Pages | 32 pp |
Last Stop on Market Street is a 2015 children's book written by American author Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson, which won the 2016 Newbery Medal,[1][2][3] a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor,[4] and a Caldecott Honor.[5] The book follows a young boy named CJ as he learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things during a bus ride. De la Peña and Robinson both drew on personal experiences when working together to create the book. Through its story and illustrations, Last Stop on Market Street tackles issues of race and class as they may be seen through the eyes of a young teen. Last Stop on Market Street was met with widespread acclaim after its release, receiving positive reviews from Kirkus Reviews and the New York Times Book Review amongst many others. Last Stop on Market Street's Newbery win was monumental, as it is extremely rare for picture books to be awarded this medal. In 2018, the children's book was adapted into a children's musical which has been performed by various children's theater groups across the country.
- ^ "'Last Stop On Market Street' Wins Newbery Medal, 'Finding Winnie' Takes Caldecott". NPR.org. 11 January 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ^ "Matt de la Peña Becomes First Latino Male Author to Win Prestigious Newbery Medal - Latino USA". Latino USA. 11 January 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ^ "Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast". blaine.org. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ^ "The Coretta Scott King Book Awards". 30 October 2006. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ^ "Caldecott Medal & Honor Books, 1938-Present". Retrieved 28 April 2016.