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Overview
"Dedicated to the memory of children's book author Virginia Hamilton, Coretta Scott King Awards: 1970-2004 pays tribute to the best of the best African-American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults for the past thirty-five years." This volume not only celebrates the award and the African-American community, but is a valuable selection tool and a teaching resource, both in schools for children and in library science programs.Synopsis
Smith (emerita, library and information science, University of South Florida) celebrates 35 years of African-American contributions to children's literature with annotated listings of works by winners of the Coretta Scott King Award from 1969 through 2004. Biographies and b&w photos of writers and illustrators are included, and a 16-page color section features illustrations from award-winning books. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Details
Published
July 1, 2004
Publisher
American Library Association
Pages
163
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780838935408