51猎奇

Linda Rief Award

2026 Recipient

鈥溾�� (Vol. 33, No. 3, March 2026) by Esmeralda Cartagena Collazo and Aimee Hendrix-Soto

Esmeralda Cartagena Collazo holds a PhD in literacy, language, and culture along with a Biliteracy Certificate from Texas Woman’s University. She earned a BA in elementary ESL education and an MEd in curriculum and instruction in ESL from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico. Her research centers on critical literacy, adolescent literature, and the preservation of heritage languages among immigrant Indigenous families from Latin America with a focus on language, identity, and culturally sustaining practices.

Award Details

Nominations are not accepted for this award.

Purpose:
This award recognizes an outstanding publication in Voices from the Middle written or co-written by classroom teachers or literacy coaches. Many of today鈥檚 recognized authors and experts published their early work in Voices from the Middle, and this award aims to support the development of future voices to lead our profession forward.

Eligibility:
The outstanding work must have been published between September and May of the previous volume year. At least 50% of the named contributing authors must be middle level preservice or practicing teachers or literacy coaches at the time of publication. This may include those on leave or on special assignment. All published works that meet this eligibility requirement will be considered; no additional submission is required. The published work may be print or digital, article, vignette, or other form. Up to two honorable mentions may be named each year.

Award Criteria:
Upon meeting eligibility requirements, a published work will be selected based on the following four criteria:

• Timeliness to the field
• Features authentic classroom voices
• Practical application of ideas to other middle level classrooms
• Significant attention to craft and intended audience