Coretta Scott King Book Awards
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40th Anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards
The 40th Anniversary Breakfast was a great success! For those who were not able to attend, the PowerPoint presentation is now available online.
Here on the Coretta Scott King Book Awards website you will find information about the books, winners, and history of the awards. This year we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the book awards. In the coming days leading up to ALA's Annual Conference in Chicago we will be adding new content, including photos, interviews, and other media related to the awards so don't forget to come back to www.ala.org/csk.
This year the Coretta Scott King Book Awards are sponsored by Encyclopædia Britannica, DEMCO, Johnson Publishing, and World Book Encyclopedia. Visit our sponsors page to learn more about their generous contributions.
Author and Illustrator Awards
Given to African American authors and illustrator for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions, the Coretta Scott King Book Award titles promote understanding and appreciation of the culture of all peoples and their contribution to the realization of the American dream of a pluralistic society.
The award is designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood.
past winners | More about the Coretta Scott King Book Awards
John Steptoe Awards for New Talent
These books affirm new talent and offer visibility to excellence in writing or illustration at the beginning of a career as a published book creator.
More about the John Steptoe Award
Review Books Donation Grant
Do you need books for an after-school program, family literacy project, or homeless shelter? Do you operate a small underfunded school or public library? Find out how you can receive a number of books through the Book Grant.
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