Books About Coretta Scott King Award Winners · 48 titles considered

The Best Coretta Scott King Award Winners Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about coretta scott king award winners? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Coretta Scott King Award Winners

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014

Brown Girl Dreaming

By Jacqueline Woodson

A young girl finds her voice amidst the echoes of Jim Crow and Civil Rights awakening.

Coretta Scott King Award (2015)Newbery Medal (2015)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2015)
366 pages· 30,215 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 94,538 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Parker Inheritance

A hidden letter reveals a mystery and a fortune. Can Candice and Brandon solve it before it's lost forever?

368 pages· 84,464 words· Est. 11 hour read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,331 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Season of Styx Malone

Two brothers' adventure spirals as secrets threaten their wildest dreams.

304 pages· 53,182 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,593 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2016

As Brave As You

Two brothers' quest for bravery unravels secrets and challenges their beliefs.

410 pages· 76,056 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 8,521 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010

Ninth Ward

A girl and her grandmother face Hurricane Katrina's fury in New Orleans' Ninth Ward.

224 pages· 32,698 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 7,133 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

One Crazy Summer

Three sisters meet their estranged mother and uncover unexpected truths during a summer with the Black Panthers.

218 pages· 45,472 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 38,078 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2014

The Crossover (Graphic Novel)

Twin brothers face life-changing challenges on and off the basketball court.

224 pages· 16,647 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 71,496 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1973

I Have a Dream

Discover the power of a dream that changed history.

40 pages· 585 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 3,762 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Trombone Shorty

A young boy from New Orleans discovers his passion for music and becomes a renowned trombone player.

40 pages· 989 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 5,023 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Let the Children March

Children march for civil rights, challenging segregation in 1963 Birmingham.

40 pages· 892 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.6/5 Goodreads · 2,109 ratings
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Coretta Scott King Award Winners Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about coretta scott king award winners for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Before She Was Harriet

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover the many lives of Harriet Tubman, from slave to spy to liberator.

Josephine

Ages 7–10 · 2013

From poverty to stardom, Josephine Baker's journey defies the odds.

Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

Ages 3–8 · 2017

A barber shop is a place of transformation where people go to feel seen and valued.

Martin's Big Words

Ages 4–8 · 2001

Discover the powerful journey of a leader who preached love over hate.

Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer

Ages 4–7 · 2015

A civil rights champion fights for equal voting rights against fierce opposition.

Thank You, Omu!

Ages 4–7 · 2018

A woman shares her stew with various people from her neighborhood, who later return the favor.

Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop

Ages 9–12 · 2018

A young girl witnesses a pivotal civil rights protest and Dr. King's final stand.

Freedom Over Me

Ages 6–10 · 2016

Explore the untold dreams and worth of those deemed mere property.

Freedom in Congo Square

Ages 4–8 · 2016

In 19th century Louisiana, slaves find brief freedom and joy in Congo Square every Sunday.

The Book Itch

Ages 7–10 · 2015

A bookstore in Harlem becomes a hub for change and ideas.

Knock Knock

Ages 5–6 · 2013

A child's morning game with his father changes when the knock never comes.

I, Too, Am America

Ages 4–8 · 2012

A powerful poem and art unite to celebrate equality and unity.

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Coretta Scott King Award Winners Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about coretta scott king award winners for developing and independent readers.

Out of Wonder

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Discover poems that celebrate the magic and wonder of legendary poets.

Finding Langston

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A boy finds solace in a library and a poet's legacy amidst the chaos of a new city.

Gone Crazy in Alabama

Ages 8–12 · 2015

Sisters uncover family secrets in Alabama, testing the strength of their bonds when tragedy strikes.

Heart and Soul

Ages 6–10 · 2011

A century-old voice recounts the struggle for freedom and justice in America.

P.S. Be Eleven

Ages 8–12 · 2013

Delphine navigates family changes and a new teacher while clinging to her childhood.

The Stars Beneath Our Feet

Ages 10–14 · 2017

A boy in Harlem finds hope and creativity amidst grief and gang pressure.

Hand in Hand

Ages 8–12 · 2012

Discover the legacies of ten Black men who shaped American history.

Hoodoo

Ages 10–12 · 2015

A boy must master magic to stop a sinister stranger threatening his town.

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