Coretta Scott King Book Awards
The Coretta Scott King Book 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. The award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood. Click here to see what Coretta Scott King Award winners and nominees are available in our libraries, and scroll down to see some of Ms. Jenkins' favorite titles in this award.
Ms. Jenkins' Favorite Coretta Scott King Books
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander (graphic novel and chapter book forms)
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul by Carole Boston Weatherford
The Stuff of Stars by Marion Dane Bauer
Jazz by Walter Dean Myers
Sulwe by Vashti Harrison (illustrator) and Lupita Nyong'o (author)
Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker by Patricia Hruby Powell
Magnificent Homespun Brown by Kaylani Juanita (illustrator) and Samara Cole Doyon (author)
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia
One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul by Carole Boston Weatherford
The Stuff of Stars by Marion Dane Bauer
Jazz by Walter Dean Myers
Sulwe by Vashti Harrison (illustrator) and Lupita Nyong'o (author)
Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker by Patricia Hruby Powell
Magnificent Homespun Brown by Kaylani Juanita (illustrator) and Samara Cole Doyon (author)
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia
One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson