The Green Free Library, Wellsboro PA

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

CORETTA SCOTT KING HONOR BOOK 2009




Keeping the Night Watch
By Hope Anita Smith

Illustrated by Earl B. Lewis

Published by Henry Holt (New York) 2008

Coretta Scott King Honor Book for 2009

Summary: A thirteen-year-old African American boy chronicles what happens to his family when his father, who temporarily left, returns home and they all must deal with their feelings of anger, hope, abandonment, and fear.

The Coretta Scott King awards are presented annually to honor African American authors and illustrators who create outstanding books for children and young adults.

The American Library Association established the award in 1969. At that time it was given only to authors. In 1979 a separate award was established to honor illustrators as well.

We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
Written and illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH (January 8, 2008)
Won the actual award for both author and illustrator.
This book has been available at The Green Free Library since January.

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