Américas Award Virtual Award Ceremony

Educators and librarians, join us as we celebrate the award-winning book Daughter of the Light-Footed People: The Story of Indigenous Marathon Champion Lorena Ramírez, with author Belen Medina. Belen will share this inspiring true story about a Rarámuri athlete who captured the world's attention by running ultramarathons in traditional dress, honoring her Indigenous heritage.

This is a virtual read-aloud that can be livestreamed in your classrooms!

December 8, 2025
10AM Pacific / 11AM Mountain / 12PM Central / 1PM Eastern
Free and open to all

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