The Coretta Scott King Awards are given annually "to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values."
Learn more about this award on the American Library Association's Coretta Scott King page.
Our collection holds the annual Coretta Scott King author and illustrator award winners from 1971 - present, with some gaps:
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Year |
Title & LC Call Number |
Author |
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2023 illustrator
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Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual
BL625.2 .W43 2022 |
Carole Boston Weatherford, author; illustrated by Frank Morrison |
| 2023 author | We do not own this award book. |
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2022 author and illustrator
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Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre F704.T92 W43 2021 |
written by Carole Boston Weatherford, Floyd Cooper, illustrator. |
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2021 author
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Before the Ever After PZ7.5.W67 Bc 2020 |
written by Jacqueline Woodson |
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2021 illustrator
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul ML3930.F68 W43 2020
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Frank Morrison, illustrator, written by Carole Boston Weatherford |
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2020 author
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New Kid PN6727.C734 N49 2019 |
Jerry Craft, author |
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2020 illustrator
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The Undefeated PS3601.L35388 U53 2019 |
Kadir Nelson, illustrator, written by Kwame Alexander |
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2019 author
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A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 F548.9.N3 H37 2018 |
Claire Hartfield, author |
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2019 illustrator
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The Stuff of Stars QB983 .B384 2018 |
Ekua Holmes, illustrator, written by Marion Dane Bauer |
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2018 author
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Piecing Me Together PZ7.W32868 Pi 2017 |
Renée Watson, author |
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2018 illustrator
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Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets PZ8.3.A3757 Out 2017 |
Ekua Holmes, illustrator, written by Kwame Alexander with Chris Colderley and Marjory Wentworth |
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2017 author
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March Book: Three E840.8.L43 A3 2016 |
written by Congressman John Lewis and Andrew Aydin
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2017 illustrator
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Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat N6537.B233 S84 2016 |
Javaka Steptoe, illustrator and author |
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2016 author
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Gone Crazy in Alabama PS3623.I45 G66 2015 |
Rita Williams-Garcia, author |
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2016 illustrator
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Trombone Shorty ML3930.A53 A3 2015 |
Bryan Collier, illustrator. written by Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and Bill Taylor |
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2015 author
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brown girl dreaming PS3573.O64524 Z46 2014 |
Jacqueline Woodson, author |
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2015 illustrator
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Firebird PZ7.C7887 Fir 2014 |
Christopher Myers, illustrator, Written by Misty Copeland |
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2014 author
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P.S. Be Eleven PZ7.W6713 Paam 2013 |
Rita Williams-Garcia, author |
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2014 illustrator
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Knock knock: my dad’s dream for me PZ7.B3805475 Kn 2013 |
illustrated by Bryan Collier, written by Daniel Beaty |
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2013 author
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Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America E185.86 .P56 2012
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Andrea Davis Pinkney, author |
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2013 illustrator
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I, Too, Am America PS3515.U274 I3 2012 |
Bryan Collier, illustrator, written by Langston Hughes |
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2012 author
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Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans E185 .N427 2011 |
Kadir Nelson, author |
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2012 illustrator
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Underground: Finding the Light to Freedom E450 .E94 2011 |
Shane W. Evans, author and illustrator |
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2011 author
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One Crazy Summer PZ7.W6713 On 2010 |
Rita Williams-Garcia, author |
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2011 illustrator
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Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave
NK4210.D247 H55 2010 |
Bryan Collier, illustrator, written by Laban Carrick Hill |
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2010 author
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Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal F697.R44 N45 2009 |
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, author |
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2010 illustrator
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My People PS3515.U274 M9 2009 |
Charles R. Smith, Jr., illustrator, text by Langston Hughes |
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2009 author
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We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball GV863 .D59 1992
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Kadir Nelson, author and illustrator |
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2009 illustrator
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The Blacker the Berry PS3570.H565 B53 2008 |
Floyd Cooper, illustrator, written by Joyce Carol Thomas |
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2008 author
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Elijah of Buxton PZ7.C94137 El 2007 |
Christopher Paul Curtis, author |
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2008 illustrator
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Let it Shine BV353 .L48 2007
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Ashley Bryan, author and illustrator |
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2007 author
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Copper Sun PZ7.D78325 Cop 2006 |
Sharon Draper, author |
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2007 illustrator
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Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom E444.T82 W43 2006x |
Kadir Nelson, illustrator, written by Carole Boston Weatherford |
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2006 author
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Day of Tears: A Novel in Dialogue PZ7.L5629 Da 2005 |
Julius Lester, author |
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2006 illustrator
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Rosa F334.M753 P38427 2005 |
Bryan Collier, illustrator, written by Nikki Giovanni |
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2005 author
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Remember: The Journey to School Integration LC214.2 .M67 2004 |
Toni Morrison, author |
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2005 illustrator
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Ellington Was Not a Street PS3569.H3324 E45 2004 |
Kadir A. Nelson, illustrator, written by Ntozake Shange |
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2004 author
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The First Part Last PZ7.J629 Fi 2003 |
Angela Johnson, author |
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2004 illustrator
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Beautiful Blackbird PZ8.1.B838 Bg 2003
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Ashley Bryan, author and illustrator |
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2003 author
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Bronx Masquerade PZ7.G88429 Br 2002 |
Nikki Grimes, author |
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2003 illustrator
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Talkin’ About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman TK540.C546 G75 2002 |
E. B. Lewis, illustrator, written by Nikki Grimes |
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2002 author
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The Land PZ7.T21723 Lan 2001 |
Mildred D. Taylor, author |
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2002 illustrator
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Goin’ Someplace Special PZ7.M478693 Go 2001 |
Jerry Pinkney, illustrator, written by Patricia McKissack |
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2001 author
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Miracle’s Boys PZ7.W868 Mi 2000 |
Jacqueline Woodson, author |
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2001 illustrator
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Uptown PZ7.C67759 Up 2000 |
Bryan Collier, author and illustrator |
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2000 author
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Bud, Not Buddy PZ7.C94137 Bu 1999
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Christopher Paul Curtis, author |
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2000 illustrator
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In the Time of the Drums PZ7.S56657 In 1999 |
Brian Pinkney, illustrator, written by Kim L. Siegelson |
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1999 author
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Heaven PZ7.J629 He 1998 |
Angela Johnson, author |
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1999 illustrator
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I See the Rhythm ML3556 .I48 1998 |
Michele Wood, illustrator, written by Toyomi Igus
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1998 author
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Forged by Fire PZ7.D78325 Fo 1997 |
Sharon M. Draper, author |
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1998 illustrator
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In Daddy’s Arms I am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers PS591.N4 B46 1997
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Javaka Steptoe, illustrator, written by Alan Schroeder |
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1997 author
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Slam PZ7.M992 Sl 1996 |
Walter Dean Myers, author |
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1997 illustrator
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Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman E444.T82 S37 1996 |
Jerry Pinkney, illustrator, written by Alan Schroeder |
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1996 author |
Her Stories GR111.A47 H35 1995
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Virginia Hamilton, author |
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1996 illustrator
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The Middle Passage: White Ships Black Cargo ND237.F32 A4 1995 |
Tom Feelings, illustrator |
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1995 author
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Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters F213 .M36 1994 |
Patricia C. & Fredrick L. McKissack, authors |
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1995 illustrator
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The Creation PS3519.O2625 C73 1994 |
James Ransome, illustrator, text by James Weldon Johnson |
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1994 author
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Toning the Sweep PZ7.J629 To 1993 |
Angela Johnson, author |
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1994 illustrator
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We do not own this award book.
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1993 author |
The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural PZ7.M478693 Tah 1992
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Patricia C. McKissack, author |
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1993 illustrator
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The Origin of Life on Earth: An African Creation Myth PZ8.1.A543 Or 1991
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Kathleen Atkins, illustrator, retold by David A. Anderson/SANKOFA |
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1992 author
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Now is Your Time: The African American Struggle for Freedom E185 .M96 1991 |
Walter Dean Myers, author
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1992 illustrator
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Tar Beach PZ7.R4726 Tar 1991 |
Faith Ringgold, illustrator |
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1991 author
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The Road to Memphis PZ7.T21723 Rm 1990 |
Mildred D. Taylor, author |
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1991 illustrator
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Aida ML3930.V4 P7 1990
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Leo and Diane Dillon, illustrators, written by Leontyne Price |
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1990 author
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A Long Hard Journey: The Story of the Pullman Porter HD8039.R37 U46 1989 |
Patricia C. & Fredrick L. McKissack, authors |
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1990 illustrator
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Nathaniel Talking PS3557.R39416 N38 1988 |
Jan Spivey Gilchrist, illustrator, written by Eloise Greenfield |
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1989 author
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Fallen Angels PZ7.M992 Fal 1988 |
Walter Dean Myers, author |
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1989 illustrator
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Mirandy and Brother Wind PZ7.M478693 Mi 1988 |
Jerry Pinkney, illustrator , written by Patricia McKissack |
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1988 author
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The Friendship PZ7.T21723 Fr 1987
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Mildred D. Taylor, author |
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1988 illustrator
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Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale PZ8.S585 Mu 1987
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John Steptoe, illustrator |
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1987 author
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Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World PZ7.W17125 Ju 1986
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Mildred Pitts Walter, author, illustrated by Catherine Stock |
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1987 illustrator
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Half a Moon and One Whole Star PZ8.3.D77 Hal 1986 |
Jerry Pinkney, illustrator, written by Crescent Dragonwagon |
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1986 author
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The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales PZ8.1.H154 Pe 1985 |
Virginia Hamilton, author, illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon |
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1986 illustrator
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The Patchwork Quilt PZ7.F667 Pat 1985 |
Jerry Pinkney, illustrator, written by Valerie Flournoy |
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1985 author
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Motown and Didi PZ7.M992 Mot 1984
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Walter Dean Myers, author |
| 1985 illustrator | No award presented. | |
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1984 author
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Everett Anderson’s Goodbye PZ8.3.C573 Evh 1983b |
Lucille Clifton, author, illustrated by Ann Grifalconi |
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1984 illustrator
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My Mama Needs Me PZ7.W17125 My 1983
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Pat Cummings, illustrator, written by Mildred Pitts Walter |
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1983 author
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Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush PZ7.H1828 Sw 1982 |
Virginia Hamilton, author |
| 1983 illustrator | We do not own this award book. | |
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1982 author |
Let the Circle Be Unbroken PZ7.T21723 Le |
Mildred D. Taylor, author |
| 1982 illustrator | We do not own this award book. | |
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1981 author |
This Life PN2287.P57 A37 1980 |
Sidney Poitier, author |
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1981 illustrator
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Beat the Story Drum, Pum-Pum PZ8.1 .B384 1987 |
Ashley Bryan, illustrator |
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1980 author
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The Young Landlords PZ7.M992 Yo 1989 |
Walter Dean Myers, author |
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1980 illustrator
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Cornrows PZ7.Y1955 Co |
Carole Byard, illustrator, written by Camille Yarbrough |
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1979 author
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Escape to Freedom PS3507.A7444 E84 1978
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Ossie Davis, author |
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1979 illustrator
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Something on My Mind PZ8.3.G84 So |
Tom Feelings, illustrator, written by Nikki Grimes |
| Year | Title & LC Call Number | Author |
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1978 author
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Africa Dream PZ7.G845 Af 1977b |
Eloise Greenfield, author, illustrated by Carole Byard |
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1978 illustrator
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Africa Dream PZ7.G845 Af 1977b
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Carole Bayard, illustrator, written by Eloise Greenfield |
| 1977 author | We do not own this award book. | |
| 1977 illustrator | No award presented. | |
| 1976 author | We do not own this award book. | |
| 1976 illustrator | No award presented. | |
| 1975 author | We do not own this award book. | |
| 1975 illustrator | No award presented. | |
| 1974 author |
We do not own this award book. |
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| 1974 illustrator | We do not own this award book. | |
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1973 author
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I Never Had it Made: The Autobiography of Jackie Robinson GV865.R6 A3 1995 |
Jackie Robinson and Alfred Duckett, authors |
| 1972 author | We do not own this award book. | |
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1971 author
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Black Troubadour: Langston Hughes PS3515.U274 Z77 |
Charlemae Rollins, author |
| 1970 author | We do not own this award book. |
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