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The Coretta Scott King Award is given each year to some of the best authors and illustrators of children's books. It is given by the American Library Association. The books have African-American themes. You might try reading one to help celebrate Black History Month. RECENT WINNERS INCLUDE:
> "Remember: The Journey to School Integration" by Toni Morrison. For ages 9-12.
> "The Legend of Buddy Bush" by Shelia P. Moses. For young adults.
> "Who Am I Without Him: Short Stories about Girls and the Boys in Their Lives" by Sharon Flake. For young adults.
> "Fortune's Bones: The Manumission Requiem" by Marilyn Nelson.
> "Ellington Was Not a Street," illustrated by Kadir Nelson and written by Ntozake Shange. Honorable mention for illustrations:
> "God Bless the Child," illlustrated by Jerry Pinkney. This is a picture book based on the famous song. For ages 4 to 8.
> "The People Could Fly: The Picture Book," illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon and written by Virginia Hamilton.
Copyright 2006 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
