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Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners (2023)

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. (American Library Association)

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One Crazy Summer
by Rita Williams-Garcia.
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The people could fly
Virginia Hamilton ; illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon.
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Piecing me together
by Renee Watson.
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P.S. be eleven
by Rita Williams-Garcia.
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Remember
Toni Morrison.
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The road to Memphis
Mildred D. Taylor.
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Slam!
Walter Dean Myers.
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Unspeakable
Carole Boston Weatherford ; illustrations by Floyd Cooper.
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