Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners 1970 to Present
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The Coretta Scott King Awards are presented annually by the American Library Association to honor African-American authors and illustrators who create outstanding books for children and young adults. “… an excellent start on your quest for the best in African-American literature for children.”
The award was established in 1969 to recognize authors. In 1979 it was expanded to include a separate award for illustrators. There are now five categories for book awards; Author, Author Honor, Illustrator, Illustrator Honor, and the John Steptoe Award for New Talent.
These awards are given to commemorate the life and work of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her continuing efforts in working for peace and civil rights issues. In 2015 The Coretta Scott King Awards became part of the Youth Media Awards. Here is a printable list of all the award winning books.
You may learn more about this award at the American Library Association’s website. Also check out our list of Top 100+ Recommended African-American Children’s Books, some are also CSK Award winning titles.
6 Coretta Scott King Award Winning and Honored Books for 1987
Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World
Ten-year-old Justin hates that his sisters and his mama are always fussing at him. They make him feel stupid because he can t clean his room or cook. But why should he? He d rather be outside playing. After all, cooking and cleaning is just women s work. That s why Justin is glad when his grandfather invites him back to his ranch for the summer. Justin is sure he can get away from all the women and do some actual men s work, such as cleaning fish, mending fences, and riding horses. But back at the ranch, Justin learns some unexpected lessons and soon realizes that anyone can do anything once they learn how.
Lion and the Ostrich Chicks: And Other African Folk Poems
by Ashley Bryan, Illustrated by Ashley Bryan
Includes four traditional tales told by the Hausa, Angolan, Masai, and Bushmen people of Africa.
Which Way Freedom? (Obi and Easter Trilogy)
by Joyce Hansen
Obi had never forgotten the sounds of his mother s screams on the day he was sold away from her. Making plans to run away to find her was a secret game he played with friend Buka, an old African who lived at the edge of the farm.When the Civil War began, Obi knew it was time to run or be sold again. If he was caught, he d be killed or worse. But if he stayed, he might never know freedom.
Half a Moon and One Whole Star
by Crescent Dragonwagon, Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
The summer night is full of wonderful sounds and scents as Susan falls asleep.
C.L.O.U.D.S.
by Pat Cummings, Illustrated by Pat Cummings
Chuku the angel is given the job of painting the skies of New York City, an assignment he approaches with reluctance, but grows to love.
Lion and the Ostrich Chicks: And Other African Folk Poems
by Ashley Bryan, Illustrated by Ashley Bryan
Includes four traditional tales told by the Hausa, Angolan, Masai, and Bushmen people of Africa.
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