1979 Winners and Honors
1979 Author Winner
"Escape to Freedom,” written by Ossie Davis, and published by Viking.
1979 Illustrator Winner
"Something on My Mind,” illustrated by Tom Feelings, written by Nikki Grimes, and published by Dial.
1979 Author Honor Titles
“Benjamin Banneker,” written by Lillie Patterson, and published by Abingdon.
“I Have a Sister, My Sister is Deaf,” written by Jeanne W. Peterson, and published by Harper.
“Justice and Her Brothers,” written by Virginia Hamilton, and published by Greenwillow.
“Skates of Uncle Richard,” written by Carol Fenner, and published by Random.
