Topic: Coretta Scott King Awards
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Chapter & Verse 'The Snowy Day' celebrates its 50th anniversary
Fifty years after the publication of 'The Snowy Day' with its young African American protagonist, there's still a surprising lack of diversity in children's books.
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Chapter & Verse Walter Dean Myers chosen as new YA literature ambassador
The prolific author says he hopes to convey to students that reading is a necessity, not an option.
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Ghetto Cowboy
A heartwarming story about inner-city kids who bond with a band of forgotten race horses.
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2011 Coretta Scott King Book awards: a look at the winners
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards recognize African American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for children and young adults. The following titles are aptly crafted to shed light on real issues even as they engage young literary minds.
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Caldecott, Newbery Medal winners announced
Exactly as predicted, Rebecca Stead ("When You Reach Me") and Jerry Pinkney ("The Lion & the Mouse") took top honors.
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