The Coretta Scott King Award was first presented in 1970. The Award has evolved considerably since its inception. Currently, both a King Author and Illustrator Award are presented annually. The award is named after Mrs. Coretta Scott King to commemorate her courage and determination in working for peace and world brotherhood. Additionally, the award honors the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The award is designed to encourage the artistic expression of the African American experience via literature and the graphic arts, including biographical, historical and social history treatments by African American authors and illustrators.
On January 25, 2021 the Coretta Scott King Award Committee named one Illustrator Award and three Illustrator Honor books. A complete list of all King Medal and Honor books--authors and illustrators--can be found at the Coretta Scott King Award Website.
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Exquisite by 
Magnificent Homespun Brown by 
Me and Mama by On January 25 2021, the Coretta Scott King Award Committee named one Author Award and three Author Honor books. A complete list of all King Medal and Honor Books--authors and illustrators--can be found at the Coretta Scott King Award Website.
Before the Ever After by 
All the Days Past, All the Days to Come by 
King of the Dragonflies by 
Lifting As We Climb by 
