2017 Coretta Scott King Author & Illustrator Award Winners
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Description
The Coretta Scott King Author 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. This collection includes the 2016 King Author Book Winner and Honor Books.
Coretta Scott King Author & Illustrator Basket Contents:
Coretta Scott King Author Awards:
Award Winner:
March: Book Three by Congressman John Lewis and Andrew Aydin
Honor books:
As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds
Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan, written and illustrated by Ashley Bryan (Note: this is picture book not a chapter book)
Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards:
Award Winner:
Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, illustrated and written by Javaka Steptoe
Honor Books:
Freedom in Congo Square, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie, written by Carole Boston Weatherford
Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan, written and illustrated by Ashley Bryan
In Plain Sight, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney, written by Richard Jackson
NOTE: although this book won both an author and illustrator award, 1 copy of the book is included in this basket:
Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan
Special Instructions
Winning bidder is responsible for picking up item(s) at WISH Charter School the day after the auction closes. No shipping is available on class baskets. Non-local winning bidders may request shipping for an additional $10.
Auction Pick up:
Sunday, April 2, 2017
12pm to 3pm
WISH Charter Elementary School
6550 W. 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(entrance on Emerson)
If you are unable to pick up on this day, pick up will be available the following day before and after school only, Monday, April 3, 8:00-9:00am and 2:30-3:30pm. If shipping is requested, total plus shipping fees must be paid online within three days of auction close, and may take up to 5 business days for processing once payment has been received.
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