The Newbery Award-winning author of The Crossover pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree.
Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award 2020
Recognizing an African American Illustrator of outstanding books for children
Given to African American authors and illustrator for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions, the Coretta Scott King Book Award titles promote understanding and appreciation of the culture of all peoples and their contribution to the realization of the American dream of a pluralistic society.
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2020 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award - Honor
From celebrated author and illustrator Ashley Bryan comes a deeply moving picture book memoir about serving in the segregated army during World War II, and how love and the pursuit of art sustained him.
2020 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award - Honor
When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.
2020 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award - Honor
Experience the hopeful and fearful emotions of a young slave girl and her family. Her brother and friends escaped the plantation. The friends were caught, her brother Ben didn't return. Did he make it to freedom?