The Coretta Scott King Award
The Coretta Scott King Award
More about this award can be found in this week's support readings. See Canvas shell for details.
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List 1 • Required: Both of these books are required reading this week.
The Black Girl Survives in This One: Horror Stories
The Black Girl Survives in This One: Horror Stories
Creator(s):
Desiree Evans
Saraciea J Fennell
Publisher:
Flatiron Books
Date:
2024
⭐️Content Warning:
blood, horror, violence, death, grief, death of a parent, racism, murder
*Be sure to review my note about content warnings.
Mid Air
Mid Air
Creator(s):
Alicia D Williams
Danica Novgorodoff
Publisher:
Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy
Date:
2024
⭐️Content Warning:
death, grief
*Be sure to review my note about content warnings.
List 2 • Choice: One of the following books is also required this week. (See note below).
Poemhood: Our Black Revival
Poemhood: Our Black Revival
Creator(s):
Taylor Byas
Erica Martin
Amber McBride
Publisher:
HarperTeen
Date:
2024
Our Shouts Echo
Our Shouts Echo
Creator(s):
Jade Adia
Publisher:
Disney Hyperion
Date:
2024
American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky
American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky
Creator(s):
Sherri L Smith
Elizabeth Wein
Publisher:
GP Putnam
Date:
2024
Nigeria Jones
Nigeria Jones
Creator(s):
Ibi Zoboi
Publisher:
Balzer + Bray
Date:
2023
Note: You may substitute any book from List 2 for another book of your own choosing, provided your selection meets the following requirements:
It was published in the last two years.
Was written for readers ages 12* - 18
*The protagonist should be at least 12 years old
It either has won or qualifies for this week's award.
Remember, all substitutions must be approved by Jennifer in advance.
FYI: Book Lists from previous semesters.
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis (2023)
School Trip by Jerry Craft (2023)
Eb & Flow by Kelly J Baptist (2023)
The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D Jackson (2023)
A Mighty Long Way (Adapted for Young Readers) by Carlotta Walls Lanier and Lisa Frazier Page (2023)
The Promise Boys by Nick Brooks (2023)
Ain't Burned All The Brighty by Jason Reynolds (2022)
The Getaway by Lamar Giles
White Smoke by Tiffany D Jackson (2021)
Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon (2021)
The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris (2021)
Wake: The Hidden History of Women Led Slave Revolts by Rebecca Hall (2021)
We Are Not Broken by George M Johnson (2021)
Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray (2021)
Punching The Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam (2020)
Across The Tracks by Alverne Ball and Stacey Robinson (2021)
The Guilded Ones by Namina Forna (2021)
Grown by Tiffany D Jackson (2020)
Angel of Greenwood by Randi Pink (2021)
Not So Pure And Simple by Lamar Giles (2020)
Long Way Down (The Graphic Novel) by Jason Reynolds and Danica Novgorodoff (2020)
A Song Below Water by Bethany C Morrow (2020)
The Black Kids by Christinia Hammonds Reed (2020)
On The Come Up by Angie Thomas (2019)
New Kid by Jerry Craft (2019)
The Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Philippe (2019)
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America by Ibi Zoboi (2019)
Quincredible Vol. 1: Quest to Be the Best! by Rodney Barnes (2019)
Genesis Begins Again by Alicia Williams (2018)
The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore (2018)
"The Sun is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon (2017)
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds (2017)
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