- The Children’s Book Committee’s Best Spanish Language Picture Books of the Year, Bank Street College of Education, 2020 (Books published or translated in 2019). For Mi amigo está triste: Un libro de Elefante y Cerdita.
- The Children’s Book Committee’s Best Spanish Language Picture Books of the Year, Bank Street College of Education, 2020 (Books published or translated in 2019). For ¡Me rompí la trompa!: Un libro de Elefante y Cerdita.
- Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award, 2017, Texas State University. For Maybe Something Beautiful
- NABE Ramón Santiago Award, 2016
- NCTE’s Notable Poetry Titles, 2014. For Yes! We are Latinos
- International Latino children’s Book award 2014. For Yes! We are Latinos
- Friends and Foundation of San Francisco Public Library Laureate Award, 2003
- Reading the World Award, 2004
- Junior Library Guild Premier Selection Award, 2006 For Tales Our Abuelitas Told / Cuentos que contaban nuestras abuelas
- Kirkus Best Books
- Nick Jr. Family Magazine
- Best Books of the Year
- Nick Jr. Magazine Best Book of the Year
- ALA Notable Book Award. For Pío Peep!
- Miami Herald Best Book of the Year. For Pío Peep!
- New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing. For Pío Peep!
- Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media Award. For Pío Peep!
- Parenting Magazine Books of the Year Award. For Pío Peep!
- Starred reviews, School Library Journal, Criticas. For Pío Peep!
- Texas Library Association’s 2 x 2 Reading List. For Pío Peep!
