Coretta Scott King Award · 1983

The 1983 Coretta Scott King Award

Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush and Black Child won the 1983 Coretta Scott King Award. Browse them alongside all 4 honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

1983 Coretta Scott King Award Winner · Author
Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18

Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush

By Virginia Hamilton

A ghostly encounter unravels family secrets.

Newbery Honor (1983)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1983)Coretta Scott King Award (1983)
224 pages· 60,655 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 931 ratings
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Prebound-Glued
Summary: Fourteen-year-old Tree meets a mysterious young stranger, only to discover he's the ghost of her uncle. As they delve into her family's past, secrets unravel, challenging everything she knows. What truths will emerge from the shadows?
1983 Coretta Scott King Award Winner · Illustrator
Chapter Book · 1982

Black Child

Explore apartheid's impact on South African children's lives.

102 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 9 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Through powerful photographs, witness the stark realities faced by Black children under apartheid in South Africa. This visual journey reveals their struggles and resilience amidst oppressive social conditions. What stories do these images tell about hope and survival in a divided world?
1983 Honor Books
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1982

This Strange New Feeling

Three couples fight for freedom from slavery, facing love, danger, and the unknown.

208 pages· 36,253 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 59 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In a time of oppression, three couples dare to dream of freedom and love. Their stories, rooted in historical events, reveal the courage needed to escape slavery's grip. Ellen and William Craft's daring journey to become abolitionists is just one tale of bravery and hope. As they navigate the perils of escape and the challenges of newfound freedom, each couple's struggle becomes a testament to the human spirit. Will they find the freedom they seek, or will the past's shadows consume them? Discover the resilience and heart in this vivid portrayal of a pivotal era.
All the Colors of the Race
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$470
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+

All the Colors of the Race

By John Steptoe (Illustrator)
56 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 51 ratings
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Paperback
Chapter Book · 1982

I'm Going to Sing

Experience the power of spirituals through vibrant illustrations and timeless songs.

72 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 9 ratings
$21.95Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Dive into a world where spirituals come alive through vivid linocut illustrations. This collection, lovingly updated, captures the essence and strength of these timeless songs. With a foreword by Dr. Henrietta Mays Smith, each page invites you to feel the spirit and history embedded in the music. What stories will these melodies reveal?
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982

Just Us Women

A road trip promises freedom and adventure for two women.

32 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 266 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Aunt Martha and her niece embark on a liberating road trip to North Carolina, free from the constraints of men. With no one to rush them, they savor the journey, exploring the open road and their bond. What discoveries await them on this special outing?
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