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Oscars of Kids Books (V): The Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) 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 (Illustrator) Book Award recognizing an African-American illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults:

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

Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Award Winner
Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
Age Group: 6-9

 

Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Award Honoree
Freedom in Congo Square
Age Group: 4-8

 

Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Award Honoree
Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan
Age Group: 6-10

 

Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Award Honoree
In Plain Sight
Age Group: 4-7

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