Books in Coretta Scott King - Steptoe Award - Author
Named for Coretta Scott King, wife of Martin Luther King Jr., this award recognizes outstanding books for young adults and children by African Americans that reflect the African American experience. Awards are given both to authors and to illustrators for universal human values. The Steptoe award recognizes new talent.
2025
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| Kwame Crashes the Underworld | Craig Kofi Collier | Winner | Log In To Like |
2024
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There Goes the Neighborhood | Jade Adia | Winner | Log In To Like |
2023
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We Deserve Monuments | Jas Hammonds | Winner | Log In To Like |
2022
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Me (Moth) | Amber Mcbride | Winner | Log In To Like |
2021
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Legendborn | Tracy Deonn | Winner | Log In To Like |
2020
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Genesis Begins Again | Alicia D. Williams | Winner | Log In To Like |
2019
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Monday's Not Coming | Tiffany D. Jackson | Winner | Log In To Like |
2018
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Stars Beneath Our Feet | David Barclay Moore | Winner | Log In To Like |
2017
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Sun Is Also A Star | Nicola Yoon | Winner | Log In To Like |
2016
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Hoodoo | Ronald L. Smith | Winner | Log In To Like |
2015
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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When I Was the Greatest | Jason Reynolds | Winner | Log In To Like |
2011
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Zora and Me | Victoria Christie | Winner | Log In To Like |
2010
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Rock and the River | Kekla Christie | Winner | Log In To Like |
2008
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything In It | Sundee T. Christie | Winner | Log In To Like |
2007
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Standing Against the Wind | Traci L. Christie | Winner | Log In To Like |
2006
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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| Jimi & Me | Jaime Christie | Winner | Log In To Like |
2005
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Missy Violet and Me | Barbara Hathaway | Winner | Log In To Like |
2004
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Way a Door Closes | Hope Anita Smith | Winner | Log In To Like |
2003
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Moon Ring | Randy DuBurke | Winner | Log In To Like |
| Chill Wind | Janet Cabrera | Winner | Log In To Like |
1999
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Skin I'm In | Sharon G. Flake | Winner | Log In To Like |
1997
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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| Another Way to Dance | Martha Byard | Winner | Log In To Like |
1995
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Tears of a Tiger | Sharon Draper | Winner | Log In To Like |