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The Coretta Scott King Awards Book, 1970-1999 ALA Editions
author
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Smith, Henrietta M.
publisher
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ALA Editions of the American Library Association
isbn10 | asin
:
083893496X
print isbn13
:
9780838934968
ebook isbn13
:
9780585373805
language
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English
subject
Coretta Scott King Award, Children's literature, American--African American authors--Bibliography, Children's literature, American--African American authors--Awards, African Americans in literature--Bibliography.
publication date
:
1999
lcc
:
Z1037.A2C67 1999eb
ddc
:
016.8108/09282/08996073
subject
:
Coretta Scott King Award, Children's literature, American--African American authors--Bibliography, Children's literature, American--African American authors--Awards, African Americans in literature--Bibliography.
Page i
The Coretta Scott King Awards Book 19701999
Edited by Henrietta M. Smith
Page ii
Cover seal designed by Lev Mills
Photographs used with biographical sketches courtesy of the publishers or by special photographers as noted.
The paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of American National Standard for Information SciencesPermanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ANSI Z39.48-1984.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
The Coretta Scott King awards book, 19701999 / Henrietta M. Smith, editor. p. cm. "Coretta Scott King Task Force, Social Responsibilities Round Table." Includes index. ISBN 0-8389-3496-X 1. Coretta Scott King Award. 2. Children's literature, American Afro-American authorsBibliography. 3. Children's literature, AmericanAfro-American authorsAwards. 4. Afro-Americans in literatureBibliography. I. Smith, Henrietta M. II. American Library Association. Coretta Scott King Task Force. Z1037.A2C67 1999 [PS153.N5] 016.8108'09282'08996073dc21 99-25046
Copyright 1999 by the American Library Association. All rights reserved except those which may be granted by Sections 107 and 108 of the Copyright Revision Act of 1976.
Printed in the United States of America.
03 02 01 00 99 5 4 3 2 1
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With gratitude, this volume is dedicated to these visionary Founders Glyndon Flynt Greer Mabel McKissick John Carroll
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Let us celebrate the children... Walter Dean Myers
Page v
Contents
Preface
vii
History
ix
Supporting Statements
xi
Author Awards
1
Profile: A Conversation with Walter Dean Myers
23
Illustrations from Award-winning Books
Illustrator Awards
53
Profile: A Conversation with Jerry Pinkney
64
New Talent Awards
74
Selective Biographies
77
Contributors
131
Index
133
Page vii
Preface
In your hands you hold a masterpieceprepared by dedicated children's librarians who appreciate the potential impact of this volume. The books presented within these covers are magic in the hands of our children and youth, no matter their cultural heritage.
The Coretta Scott King Awards Book, 19701999 chronicles the glory of accomplishment by talented writers and artists. Many of these works have changed the worlds of children and youth in America and elsewhere. Some have changed the way children's literature is taught in colleges and universities. Others have affected the curricula for reading, history, and the social sciences in early childhood programs, elementary, middle, and high schools. It is hoped that these titles have influenced reading patterns in millions of homes.
The Coretta Scott King Awards have introduced notable authors and illustrators to a diverse population of readers. The creators of these works leave a legacy of quality as they share the stories of a people that continue to struggle for a piece of the American dream.
You now have up-to-date information about the Coretta Scott King Award books. There are clear summaries of the winning titles for your own reading and for sharing with your readers, whether children or youth or in post-high school programs in children's literature. The comprehensive index covers authors, illustrators, and titles.
In 1969 the early visionaries embraced the idea of an award for African American authors and illustrators of children's books. The need was long overdue even then, and is still present today, even with the increased availability of like titles. Now, more than ever, our children of color need literature that captures them in print. They need literature that helps them to understand themselves and that validates their very being. Their friends and classmates can benefit from these titles as well. Everyone can now experience what beautiful people our children are and can become.
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