The Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs and the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress celebrated the 2020 Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature this fall with virtual programming, featuring several recognized authors and...

May 15, 2020— Beast Rider written by Tony Johnston and Maria Elena Fontanot De Rhoads and Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border written by Mitali Perkins and illustrated by Sara Palacios win the 2020 Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult...

Due to the cancellation of the LASA Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, CLASP hosted its Spring 2020 EC, Business and Outreach Meetings virtually on May 15, 2020. All member institutions were invited to join. Meeting minutes may be accessed through the CLASP Member...

CLASP postponed its Faculty Research/Professional Development Grant award announcements due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. CLASP will resume the competition and administer awards when travel restrictions are lifted.

In support of CLASP’s mission, CLASP is proud to announce a new faculty research and professional development grant. The competitive grant, fully funded by CLASP, provides awards of up to $1000 to support professional advancement for faculty at CLASP member...

Many thanks to UT-Austin for hosting the 2019 Fall CLASP EC Meeting. Agenda items included CLASP membership and financials, the expansion of strategic partnerships with Latin American studies professional organizations, CLASP committee reports and the development and...

On September 27th, the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs held the 2019 Américas Award Ceremony & Workshop at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. CLASP founded the Américas Award in 1993 to honor authors, illustrators and publishers who produce...

Boston, MA—May 25, 2019— Undocumented written and illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh and Islandborn by Junot Díaz win the 2019 Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature. The award links the Americas by reaching beyond geographic borders and...

The Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Florida hosted the Fall 2018 Meeting of the CLASP Executive Committee November 29-30, 2018 in Gainesville, FL. New initiatives discussed included strategies to further enhance language training resources for...

This year, the Consortium of Latin American Studies Program celebrated 25 years of the Américas Award in Washington, D.C. during Hispanic Heritage month. On September 28, 2018, CLASP presented the 2018 Américas Award to Ibi Zoboi for her work, American Street, and to...

In 2018, CLASP continues the practice of bestowing the CLASP Teaching Award for K-12 Educators to recognize excellence and innovation in the teaching of Latin America and the Caribbean among elementary, middle, and high school teachers. “Each year the award process...

Barcelona, Spain—May 25, 2018—American Street written by Ibi Zoboi and DANZA!: Amalia Hernández and el Ballet Folklórico de México written and illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh win the 2018 Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature. The award links...

In 2014, CLASP established the CLASP Teaching Award for K-12 Educators to recognize excellence and innovation in the teaching of Latin America and/or the Caribbean among elementary, middle, and high school teachers. Each year the award process highlights exceptional...

Susan Hood and Sally Wern Comport author and illustrator of Ada’s Violin and Alexandra Diaz, author of The Only Road win the 2017 Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature.The award links the Americas by reaching beyond geographic borders and...

Winner of the 2017 Junior Faculty Teaching Award Michelle C. Wibbelsman, Assistant Professor, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, The Ohio State University

Pam Muñoz Ryan, author of Echo, and Ashley Hope-Pérez, author of Out of Darkness, win the 2016 Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature.The award links the Americas by reaching beyond geographic borders and multicultural-international boundaries,...

In 2016 CLASP celebrates the third year of its Teaching Award for K-12 Educators, which recognizes excellence and innovation in the teaching of Latin America and/or the Caribbean among elementary, middle, and high school teachers. “Each year this national award...