This July we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards with special storytimes and crafts throughout the month. Join us every Wednesday starting July 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Children’s Storytime Room. Check below for more event details, a list of award winning books and more information about the Coretta Scott King Book Award.
Wednesdays, July 3–24, 2–3 p.m. • Drop in • Grades K–5
July 3: Trombone Shorty by Bryan Collier
July 10: Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson
July 17: Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold
Coretta Scott King Award Winning Books
We added all the Coretta Scott King Award winning books that we own to a single list so you can easily browse and request items from the collection. You can also view the entire list of award winning books (dating back to 1970) on the American Library Association website.
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What is the Coretta Scott King Book Award?
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards honor authors and illustrators who have created books that continue the important work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King. These books inspire young readers to carry on the Kings’ beliefs about universal human values and teach an appreciation of African American culture.
The History of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards, American Library Association, January 18, 2009.