The Coretta Scott King Awards, 1970 - 2014

Marking the 45th anniversary of the prestigious awards that honor the best in childrens and young adult literature representing the African-American experience, the fifth edition of this unique guide remains an excellent tool for collection development, readers advisory, and classroom use. More than just a bibliography, this resource includes A selection of biographical profiles introducing the creative artists and illustrators behind the award-winning books Excerpts and color plates from many of the titles A subject index, ideal for curriculum planning Educators, librarians, and others who work with children will find this one of-a-kind guide invaluable.