Coretta Scott King Award Winners

The Coretta Scott King award, established in 1969, is given by The American Library Association (ALA), to honor authors and illustrators of children's literature.

The recipients are of African descent whose books portray some aspect of the African American experience. The award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and recognizes his widow for her determination in continuing to work for peace and brotherhood.

The award winners are chosen by a seven member jury for inspirational and educational excellence in writing and illustration.

For additional information, see the ALA website: http://www.ala.org/srrt/csking/index.html.

The following is a complete listing of all Coretta Scott King Award winners. When the title is owned by the William Paterson University Library the call number follows the bibliographic citation. Most titles are available in the Curriculum Materials Department. An * indicates the title is not owned by the library.

2001

Author Award Winner

Woodson, J. 2000. Miracle's Boys. NY: G.P. Putnam's Son.
Call Number: J Woo

Illustrator Award Winner

Collier, B. 2000. Uptown. NY: Henry Holt & Company.
Call Number: P J Col

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2000

Author Award Winner

Curtis, C.P. 1999. Bud, not Buddy. NY: Delacorte Press.
Call Number: J Cur

Illustrator Award Winner

Pinkney, B. 1999. In the time of the drums. NY: Jump at the Sun.
Call Number: J Sie

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1999

Author Award Winner

Johnson, A. 1998.Heaven. NY: Simon & Schuster.
Call Number: J Joh

Illustrator Award Winner

Wood, M. 1998strong>I see the rhythm.CA: Children's Book Press.
Call Number: j780.89 Igu

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1998

Author Award Winner

Draper, S.M. 1997. Forged by fire. NY: Atheneum Books.
Call Number: J Dra

Illustrator Award Winner

Steptoe, J.1997.In daddy's arms I am tall: African Americans celebrating fathers.NY: Lee & Low Books.
Call Number: j811.008 In

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1997

Author Award Winner

Myers, W. D. 1996. Slam. NY: Scholastic.
Call Number: J Mye

Illustrator Award Winner

Pinkney, J. 1996. Minty: A story of Young Harriet Tubman. NY: Dial Books.
Call Number: jB Tub

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1996

Author Award Winner

Hamilton, V. 1995.Her stories. NY: Blue Sky Press.
Call Number: j398.2082 Ham

Illustrator Award Winner

Feelings, T. 1995. The middle passage: White ships / black cargo. NY: Dial Books.
Call Number: P J Fel

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1995

Author Award Winner

McKissack, P. C. 1994. Christmas in the big house, Christmas in the quarters.NY: Scholastic.
Call Number: j394.26 Mck

Illustrator Award Winner

Ransome, J.1994. The creation. NY: Holiday House.
Call Number: j811.52 Joh

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1994

Author Award Winner

Johnson, A. 1993. Toning the sweep. NY: Orchard Books.
Call Number: J Joh

Illustrator Award Winner

Feelings, T. 1993. Soul looks back in wonder. NY: Dial Books.
Call Number: j811.508 Sou

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1993

Author Award Winner

McKissack, P.C. 1992.Dark thirty: Southern tales of the supernatural. NY: Knopf.
Call Number: J McK

Illustrator Award Winner

* Atkins, K. The origin of life on earth: An African creation myth.

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1992

Author Award Winner

* Myers, W.D. Now is your time: African American struggle for freedom.

Illustrator Award Winner

Ringgold, F. 1991. Tar Beach. NY: Crown Publishers.
Call Number: P J Rin

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1991

Author Award Winner

Taylor, M.D. 1992. The road to Memphis. NY: Puffin Books.
Call Number: J Tay

Illustrator Award Winner

Dillon, L. & Dillon, D. 1990.Aida. CA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Call Number: j782.1 Pri

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1990

Author Award Winner

* McKissack, P.C.A long hard journey: The story of the Pullman Porters.

Illustrator Award Winner

* Gilchrist, S.Nathaniel talking.

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1989

Author Award Winner

Myers, W.D. 1988. Fallen angels. NY: Scholastic.
Call Number: J Mye

Illustrator Award Winner

Pinkney, J. 1988. Mirandy and brother wind.New York: Knopf.
Call Number: P J McK

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1988

Author Award Winner

Taylor, M.L. 1988. The friendship. NY: Dial Books.
Call Number: J Tay

Illustrator Award Winner

Steptoe, J. 1987. Mufaro's beautiful daughters: AnAfrican tale. NY: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.
Call Number: j398.2 Ste

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1987

Author Award Winner

Pitts, M.1986.Justin and the best biscuits in the world. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.
Call Number: J Wal

Illustrator Award Winner

Pinkney, J. 1990.Half a moon and a whole star. NY: Aladdin Books.
Call Number: P J Dra 1990

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1986

Author Award Winner

Hamilton, V. 1985. The people could fly: American Black folktales. NY: Knopf.
Call Number: j398.2 Ham

Illustrator Award Winner

Pinkney, J.1985. The patchwork quilt. NY: Dial Books.
Call Number: J Flo

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1985

Author Award Winner

* Myers, W.D. Motown and Didi.

No Illustrator Award

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1984

Author Award Winner

Clifton, L. 1983.Everett Anderson's Goodbye. NY: Holt, Rinehart, & Winston.
Call Number: P J Cli

Illustrator Award Winner

Cummings, P. 1983. My mama needs me. NY: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.
Call Number: P J Wal

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1983

Author Award Winner

Hamilton, V. 1982. Sweet whispers, Brother Rush. NY: Philomel Books.
Call Number: J Ham

Illustrator Award Winner

* Mugabane, P. Black child.

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1982

Author Award Winner

Taylor, M.D. 1981. Let the circle be unbroken. NY: Dial Press.
Call Number: J Tay

Illustrator Award Winner

* Steptoe, J. Mother crocodile; An Uncle Amadou tale from Sengal.

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1981

Author Award Winner

Poitier, S. 1980. This life. NY: Knopf.
Call Number: PN2287.P57A37 2^nd lev.

Illustrator Award Winner

Bryan, A. 1980. Beat the story drum, Pum-Pum. NY: Aladdin Books.
Call Number: j398.209 Bry 1987

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1980

Author Award Winner

Myers, W.D. 1979. The young landlords. NY: Viking Press.
Call Number: J Mye

Illustrator Award Winner

Byard, C. 1979. Cornrows. NY: Putnam & Grosset Group.
Call Number: P J Yar

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1979

Author Award Winner

Davis, O. 1978. Escape to freedom. NY: Viking Press.
Call Number: j812.54 Dav

Illustrator Award Winner

Feelings, T.1978.Something on my mind. NY: Dial Press.
Call Number: j811.54 Fee

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1978

Author Award Winner

Greenfield, E. 1977. Africa Dream. NY: Harper- Collins.
Call Number: P J Gre 1977

Illustrator Award Winner

Byard, C. 1977. Africa Dream. NY: HarperCollins.
Call Number: P J Gre 1977

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1977

Author Award Winner

* Haskins, J. The story of Stevie Wonder.

No Illustrator Award

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1976

Author Award Winner

Bailey, P.1975. Duey's Tale.NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Call Number: J Bai

No Illustrator Award

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1975

Author Award Winner

* Robinson, D. The legend of Africana.

No Illustrator Award

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1974

Author Award Winner

*Mathis, S.B. Ray Charles.

Illustrator Award Winner

*Ford, G. Ray Charles.

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1973 (Illustrator Awards were not given prior to 1974.)

Author Award Winner

Robinson, J. 1972. I never had it made: The auto-biography of Jackie Robinson. NY: Putnam.
Call Number: GV865.R6A29 1972 2^nd level

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1972

Author Award Winner

* Fax, E. C. 17 Black Artists.

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1971

Author Award Winner

* Rollins, C. Black troubador: Langston Hughes.

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1970

Author Award Winner

* Paterson, L. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Man of Peace.

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