About
El Los Premios de CLEL Bell was established in 2024 as a way to recognize bi-annual excellence in Spanish language, translation, and bilingual titles that celebrate, model, and support early literacy practices. Modeled after the original CLEL Bell Awards, the award looks for strength in helping caregivers, librarians, and other early childhood advocates use Spanish titles to teach reading, writing, talking, playing, and singing skills to children ages 0-5.
Selection Criteria
Learn more about the Selection Criteria for the CLEL Bell Awards for books published Spanish.
Timeline
The first round of awards honored titles from the past five years, 2019-2024. These are known as the Las Campanitas de Plata. The first official titles for Los Premios de CLEL Bell will have been published in 2023-2025 and will be announced in fall of 2025.
Award Selection Committee
The Spanish CLEL Bell Award Selection Committee recruits new members every two years. Learn more about the committee.
History
2024 – The CLEL Bell Awards celebrated 10 years and Los Premios de CLEL Bell (the Spanish CLEL Bells) was formed
