American author Matt De La Peña received the prestigious John Newbery Medal for his admirable contribution to children's literature for his book "Last Stop On Market Street."

Latina Magazine lauded De La Peña for his noteworthy achievement that also lent him the honor of becoming the first Latino author to bag the award.

According to the outlet, "Last Stop On Market Street" was also dubbed by the New York Times as one of the best books published in the year 2015.

The book follows the story of an inquisitive and slightly dissatisfied child named CJ and his grandma, whom he calls "Nana," as they travel by bus through their small town after going to Church.

During the ride, CJ pesters Nana with questions that point out their financial status compared to the wealthy.

"Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty-and fun-in their routine and the world around them," part of the official book synopsis featured in De La Peña's official website read.

Aside from the Medal, the book also earned a stellar collection of reviews from critics and book reviewers, including the Wall Street Journal who commended De La Peña's storytelling that made the theme of the novel "beautifully clear."

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagle dubbed the "Last Stop on Market Street" as an "exceptional book on kindness and the diversity of life."

Best known for his young adult novels, De La Peña also penned six critically-acclaimed books, including "Ball Don't Lie," "Mexican White Boy," "We Were Here," "I Will Save You," "The Living" and "The Hunted," as well as a picture book entitled "A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis."

He has also been known for his views on how literacy and creativity can become powerful tools, which he shared in his essay, "Sometimes The 'Tough Teen' Is Quietly Writing Stories," which is still posted on NPR.

In an interview with the outlet, De La Peña revealed what kind of lesson children could learn from reading "The Last Stop On Market Street," and what lesson he learned from writing it based on his own personal experience.

"You can feel like you have been slighted if you are growing up without, if you have less money, or you can see the beauty in that. And I feel like the most important thing that's ever happened to me is growing up without money. It's one of the things I'm most proud of," he told NPR.