Coretta Scott King Awards |
| According to the American Library Association, "The award (or awards) is given to an African American author and an African American illustrator for an outstandingly inspirational and educational contribution. The books promote understanding and appreciation of the culture of all peoples and their contribution to the realization of the American dream. The Award is further designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood." For more information about the award visit the American Library Association's webpage. |
Quick Jump: Decade
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2005 Author Award: Remember: The Journey to School Integration by Toni Morrison (Houghton Mifflin Company)
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Illustrator Award: Ellington Was Not a Street Illustrated by Kadir A. Nelson; Text by Ntozake Shange (Simon Simon & Schuster) Honor Books:
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| 2004 Author Award: The First Part Last by Angela Johnson |
| Illustrator Award: Beautiful Blackbird by Ashley Bryan |
| 2003 Author Award: Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes |
| Illustrator Award: Talkin' about Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman Illustrated by E. B. Lewis; Text by Nikki Grimes |
| 2002 Author Award: The Land by Mildred D. Taylor |
| Illustrator Award: Goin' Someplace Special Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney; Text by Patricia McKissack |
| 2001 Author Award: Miracle's Boys by Jacqueline Woodson |
| Illustrator Award: Uptown by Brain Collier |
| 2000 Author Award: Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis |
| Illustrator Award: In the Time of the Drums Illustrated by Brian Pinkney; Text by Kim L. Siegelson |
| 1999 Author Award: Heaven by Angela Johnson |
| Illustrator Award: I See the Rhythm Illustrated by Michele Wood; Text by Toyomi Igus |
| 1998 Author Award: Forged by Fire by Sharon Mills Draper |
| Illustrator Award: In Daddy's Arms I am Tall Illustrated by Alan Schroeder; Text by Jakava Steptoe |
| 1997 Author Award: Slam! by Walter Dean Myers |
| Illustrator Award: Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney; Text by Alan Schroeder |
| 1996 Author Award: Her Stories by Virginia Hamilton |
| Illustrator Award: The Middle Passage: White Ships, Black Cargo by Tom Feelings |
| 1995 Author Award: Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters by Patricia C. and Frederick L. McKissack. |
| Illustrator Award: The Creation Iillustrated by James E. Ransome; Text by James Weldon Johnson |
| 1994 Author Award: Toning the Sweep by Angela Johnson |
| Illustrator Award: Soul Looks Back in Wonder by Tom Feelings |
| 1992 Author Award: Now Is Your Time! The African-American Struggle for Freedom by Walter Dean Myers |
| Illustrator Award: Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold |
| 1991 Author Award: Road to Memphis by Mildred D. Taylor |
| Illustrator Award: Aïda Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon; Text by Leontyne Price |
| 1990 Author Award: A Long Hard Journey by Patricia C. and Frederick L. McKissack |
| Illustrator Award: Nathaniel Talking Illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist; Text by Eloise Greenfield |
| 1989 Author Award: Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers |
| Illustrator Award: Mirandy and Brother Wind Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney; Text by Patricia McKissack |
| 1988 Author Award: The Friendship by Mildred D. Taylor |
| Illustrator Award: Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John Steptoe |
| 1987 Author Award: Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World by Mildred Pitts Walter |
| Illustrator Award: Half Moon and One Whole Star Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney; Text by Crescent Dragonwagon |
| 1986 Author Award: The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales by Virginia Hamilton |
| Illustrator Award: Patchwork Quilt Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney; Text by Valerie Flournoy |
| 1985 Author Award: Motown and Didi by Walter Dean Myers |
| Illustrator Award: No award given. |
| 1984 Author Award: Evertt Anderson's Good-Bye by Lucille Clifton |
| Illustrator Award: My Mama Needs Me Illustrated by Pat Cummings; Text by Mildred Pitts Walter |
| 1983 Author Award: Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush by Virginia Hamilton |
| Illustrator Award: Black Child by Peter Mugabane |
| 1982 Author Award: Let the Circle Be Unbroken by Mildred D. Taylor |
| Illustrator Award: Mother Crocodile: An Uncle Amadou Tale from Senegal Illustrated by John Steptoe; Text by Rosa Guy |
| 1981 Author Award: This Life by Sidney Poitier |
| Illustrator Award: Beat the Story-Drum, Pum-Pum by Ashley Bryan |
| 1980 Author Award: The Young Landlords by Walter Dean Myers |
| Illustrator Award: Cornrows Illustrated by Carole Bayard; Text by Camille Yarbrough |
| 1979 Author Award: Escape to Freedom by Ossie Davis |
| Illustrator Award: Something on My Mind Illustrated by Tom Feelings; Text by Nikki Grimes |
| 1978 Author Award: Africa Dream by Eloise Greenfield |
| Illustrator Award: Africa Dream Illustrated by Carole Bayard; Text by Eloise Greenfield |
| 1977 Author Award: The Story of Stevie Wonder by James Haskins |
| Illustrator Award: No award given. |
| 1976 Author Award: Duey's Tale by Pearl Bailey |
| Illustrator Award: No award given. |
| 1975 Author Award: The Legend of Africana by Dorothy Robinson |
| Illustrator Award: The Legend of Africana Illustrated by Herbert Temple; Text by Dorothy Robinson |
| 1974 Author Award: Ray Charles by Sharon Bell Mathis |
| Illustrator Award: Ray Charles Illustrated by George Ford |
| 1973 Author Award: I Never Had It Made by Jackie Robinson as told to Alfred Duckett |
| 1972 Author Award: 17 Black Artists by Elton C. Fax |
| 1971 Author Award: Black Troubador: Langston Hughes by Charlemae H. Rollins |
| 1970 Author Award: Martin Luther King, Jr.: Man of Peace by Lillie Patterson |
