Carter G. Woodson Award Winning Books


As of 2001 awards and honors are given in the following categories, Elementary (K-6), Middle (5-8), and Secondary (7-12) grade level books.

Carter Woodson Award Seal Carter G. Woodson Seal

The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) established the Carter G. Woodson Book Awards for the most distinguished books appropriate for young readers that depict ethnicity in the United States. First presented in 1974, this award is intended to “encourage the writing, publishing, and dissemination of outstanding social studies books for young readers that treat topics related to ethnic minorities and race relations sensitively and accurately.” Books relating to ethnic minorities and the authors of such books rarely receive the recognition they merit from professional organizations. By sponsoring the Carter G. Woodson Awards, NCSS gives wide recognition to and encourages these authors and publishers. Here is a printable list of all the award winning books. Learn more at NCSS’s website.

Also check out our list of Top 100+ Recommended African-American Children’s Books, some are also CSK Award winning titles.


One Award Winning Book for 1977

Award Winner

The Trouble They Seen: Black People Tell the Story of Reconstruction
by Dorothy Sterling

Publication Date: Mar 01, 1976
List Price: $8.95
Format: Hardcover, 491 pages
Classification: Nonfiction
Target Age Group: Young Adult
ISBN13: 9780385004763
Imprint: Doubleday
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Parent Company: Bertelsmann

Read a Description of The Trouble They Seen: Black People Tell the Story of Reconstruction


Book Description: 
Doubleday, 1976, Very good., Bright ex-library copy with dust jacket. Front flyleaf clipped. B&w illustrations, photos. Second printing. [American History, Reconstruction, Black Studies] Out-of-print and antiquarian booksellers since 1933. We pack and ship with care.