Black History Month: Black Stories Matter

Coretta Scott King Awards & Fiction by Black Authors

This week we celebrate stories and illustrations by black authors and illustrators. First, learn about the Coretta Scott King Award, including this year's winners. Then, sample some great chapter fiction books featuring black characters and written by black authors.

Coretta Scott King Book Awards

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. The award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood. (from the American Library Association)

Coretta Scott King Awards 2021

See this year's Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator winners and honors.

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Read aloud of Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks, winner of a 2021 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor.

Black Stories Matter: Chapter Fiction by Black Authors

Looking for a good book to read? Flip through the book below to browse a selection of fiction books published in the last couple years by Black authors.

Read the descriptions, listen to a portion of the book, or watch a video to see if it is a good fit for you. Then, borrow the book from your school or public library!

Looking for more suggestions? Browse these collections then request titles from your library.

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