Later this month, the 2014 Coretta Scott King Book Award Committee will announce the authors and illustrators recipients. “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.”
I look forward to hearing the announcements. This announcement, as well as others, are part of the American Library Association Youth Media Awards. Many of us have called these awards the Academy Awards for authors and illustrators. These award winning books and media not only honors the authors and illustrators, but also tells the world that these are books that should be read.
Some time ago, I challenged myself to read the honor and award books from the Coretta Scott King Book Awards list http://www.ala.org/emiert/coretta-scott-king-book-awards-all-recipients-1970-present So I shall continue the challenge this year, and begin to read these books. If you do not have a reading challenge, and there are many, you can certainly join me in this challenge!
Happy reading!
The CamaraIfe Maktaba 