The award was established in 1995 by the College of Education at Texas State University–San Marcos to encourage authors, illustrators and publishers of books that authentically reflect the lives of Mexican American children and young adults in the United States.
The first award for books published in 1995 occurred September 16, 1996 at a special celebration on the Texas State University–San Marcos campus.
Established in 1996. Sponsored by the College of Education at Texas State University–San Marcos.