Rose Treviño

Rose Violet Zertuche Treviño (December 17, 1951 – April 30, 2010) born in San Antonio, Texas was a distinguished children's librarian, advocate of library services for Latinos and the first Hispanic branch manager in San Antonio, Texas. Treviño created the nation's first bilingual 'Born to Read' program and was the first Latino to serve as chair of the Newbery Award committee. She also served as the Youth Services Coordinator for the Houston Public Library System. A commemorative scholarship for Latinos and/or Spanish speakers pursuing a degree in young adult or children librarianship was created by REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking, in her name.

Early life Treviño was born in San Antonio, Texas and was the granddaughter of Mexican immigrants. She was the oldest of five siblings and the first in her family to graduate from college and to earn a master's degree. She retired in October 2009 and died of cancer on April 30, 2010.

Published works

Author Read Me a Rhyme in Spanish and English, American Library Association Editions (January 1, 2009).

Editor The Pura Belpré Awards: Celebrating Latino Authors and Illustrators, American Library Association Editions (June 30, 2006).