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(2014 Coretta Scott King illustrator award - Winner)
Author: Daniel Beaty and Bryan Collier (illustrator)
Call number: Kidzone BEA Orange
ISBN: 9780316209175
Summary: "A boy wakes up one morning to find his father gone. At first, he feels lost. But his father has left him a letter filled with advice to guide him through the times he cannot be there" - From Follet
(2014 Coretta Scott King illustrator award - Honor)
Author: Kadir Nelson
Call number: NFK - 968.06 NEL
ISBN: 9780061783777
Summary: "Text and illustrations present a biography of the former South African president best known for his political activism and fight to end apartheid." - From Follet
(2013 Coretta Scott King illustrator award - Honor)
Author: Kelly Starling Lyons
Call number: JF. Lyo
ISBN: 978-0399250033
Summary: A young girl learns a new meaning for freedom during the time of Reconstruction Ellen always knew the broom resting above the hearth was special. Before it was legal for her mother and father to officially be married, the broom was what made them a family anyway. But now all former slaves who had already been married in their hearts could register as lawful husband and wife. When Ellen and her family make the long trip to the courthouse dressed in their best, she brings the broom her parents had jumped so many years before. Even though freedom has come, Ellen knows the old traditions are important too. After Mama and Papa's names are recorded in the register, Ellen nearly bursts with pride as her parents jump the broom once again. Ellen is a wonderfully endearing character whose love for her family is brought to life in Daniel Minter's rich and eye-catching block print illustrations
Heart and soul: the story of America and African Americans
(2012 Coretta Scott King illustrator award - Honor)
Author: Kadir Nelson
Call number: NF 973.44 NEL
ISBN: 978-0061730795
Summary: "Examines the history of the United States, focusing on events that influenced African-Americans and how they advanced liberty and justice in America." - From Follet
Jimi: sounds like a rainbow: a story of the young Jimi Hendrix
(2011 Coretta Scott King illustrator award - Winner)
Author: Gary Golio; Javaka Steptoe (illustrator)
Call number: JF. Gol
ISBN: 978-0618852796
Summary: "An illustrated biography of rock musician Jimi Hendrix, focusing on his childhood, and describing how he developed his unique vision and artistic talents." - From Follet