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.
A complete list of all King Medal Winners and Honor Books--authors and illustrators--can be found at the Coretta Scott King Award Website.
The Undefeated by 
The Stuff of Stars by 
Out of Wonder by 
Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat by 
Trombone Shorty by 
Firebird by 
Knock Knock: My Dad's Dream for Me by 
I, Too, Am America by 
Underground by 
Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave by 
My People by A complete list of all King Medal Winners and Honor Books--authors and illustrators--can be found at the Coretta Scott King Award Website.
New Kid by 
A Few Red Drops by 
Piecing Me Together by 
March: Book Three by 
Gone Crazy in Alabama by 
Brown Girl Dreaming by 
P. S. Be Eleven by 
Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America by 
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans by 
One Crazy Summer by 
Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal by 
