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Oscars of Kids Books (IV): The Coretta Scott King (Author) Awards

Posted on February 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

The American Library Association awards contd…Here are the 2017 winners and honorees of the Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award recognizing an African-American author of outstanding books for children and young adults:

(For more 2017 ALA awards and links read Part I, Part II and Part III of my post.)


Coretta Scott King (author) Book Award Winner

March:Book Three
Age group: 12-99

Coretta Scott King (author) Book Award Honor
As Brave as You
Age group: 10+

 

Coretta Scott King (author) Book Award Honor
Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan
Age group: 6-10

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