Coretta Scott King Award Winners

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."

The selection below includes Coretta Scott King Award Winners, Coretta Scott King Honor Books, and recipients of the John Steptoe Award for New Talent.

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