Shine A Light

from a press release:

CHICAGO -- During Black History Month, teachers, librarians and parents are looking to the American Library Association's (ALA) Coretta Scott King Book Awards as a guide to quality children's literature that explores the African American experience. For more than 40 years, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards have encouraged the artistic expression of the African American experience through literature and graphic arts. The awards honor the late Coretta Scott King, wife of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for her commitment to continue her husband's work to foster peace and brotherhood among all races. Hundreds of libraries will showcase this year's award selections, including:

Coretta Scott King Book Award Author winner "Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal," written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie.

Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator winner "My People," illustrated by Charles R. Smith Jr., written by Langston Hughes.

Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award winner "The Rock and the River," written by kekla magoon.

For a complete list of current and past Coretta Scott King Book award winners, visit www.ala.org/csk.

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