The Coretta Scott King Awards
The Coretta Scott King Awards are given annually to the most influential African American author and illustrator of literature. The awards are not only designed to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. but also to acknowledge the outstanding inspirational and educational books that promote the understanding of the culture of all peoples and the realization of the American Dream.
NY Times • 10 Best Books
NY Times • 100 Notable Best Books
The Economist • Books of the Year
The Atlantic • Books of the Year
Amazon • Editors Books of the Year
Amazon • Readers Books of the Year
NPR • Best Books
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Eleven-year-old Delphine has it together. Even though her mother, Cecile, abandoned her and her younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern, seven years ago. Even though her father and Big Ma will send them from Brooklyn to Oakland, California, to stay with Cecile for the summer. And even though Delphine will have to

