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Coretta Scott King Book Awards

Coretta Scott King Book Awards at ALA Annual Conference

40th Anniversary Celebration Activities

You may register here for the 40th anniversary activities.

For more info and to view other EMIERT and OLOS Round Table programs and events, visit the ALA Annual Conference Wiki.

  • Lift Every Voice and Read: Everything you wanted to know about the Coretta
    Scott King Book Award titles, and more
    Monday, July 13, 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
    McCormick Place West W-180
    EMIERT
    Tickets: Advance, $100 (onsite tickets available until Sunday July 12, 12:00pm CST)
    Event Code: EM3
    Treat yourself to three 50-minute sessions on the Coretta Scott King Book Awards: 1) Using Coretta Scott King Book Award-winning titles to engage readers in schools and public libraries: An author/educator review panel's overview on state standards and curriculum-related opportunities; 2) Enhancing diversity in library services: Making links with community partners who work with youth; 3) Creative opportunities for community involvement: Intergenerational book discussions, community-wide reading programs, and more! $100 registration includes a copy of The Coretta Scott King Book Awards 1971-2009 (40th Anniversary edition), Henrietta M. Smith, editor, and a ticket to the 2009 Coretta Scott King Awards Breakfast the next day, Tuesday, July 14th, 7:00am to 9:00am.
    register here

  • Bloomsbury Children's Books - Our Children Can Soar Original Art Exhibit
    RSVP: Katie.fee@bloomsburyusa.com
    Monday, July 13, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
    Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Conf. Ctr. 22
    Bloomsbury Children’s Books and the Coretta Scott King Book Awards 40th Anniversary Committee invite you to an original art show and cocktail reception celebrating Our Children Can Soar: A Celebration of Rosa, Barack, and the Pioneers of Change.

    Artists include Cozbi A. Cabrera, R. Gregory Christie, Pat Cummings, Bryan Collier, Leo and Diane Dillion, AG Ford, E. B. Lewis, Frank Morrison, James Ransome, this year’s John Steptoe winner, Shadra Strickland and Eric Velasquez.

  • The 40th Anniversary Coretta Scott King Book Awards Breakfast
    Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
    Hyatt Regency Chicago Grand Ballroom
    EMIERT
    Tickets: $60 (onsite tickets available until Sunday July 12, 12:00pm CST)
    Event Code: EM1
    Celebrate 40 years and 110 award-winning African American authors and illustrators of 162 books for children and youth at the 2009 Coretta Scott King Book Awards Breakfast! A spectacular tribute to American literature that is not to be missed!
    register here

  • To reserve a table at the 40th Anniversary Breakfast:
    Reserved Table: The 40th Anniversary Coretta Scott King Book Awards Breakfast
    Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
    Hyatt Regency Chicago Grand Ballroom
    EMIERT
    Tickets: $500 (no onsite tickets)
    Event Code: EM2
    Reserve a table of ten for The 40th Anniversary Coretta Scott King Book Awards Breakfast.
    register here