The John Newbery Medal
“The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.”
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards
“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.”
Below are links to award winning books. Students should choose books from the Newbery Medal and honor books list and or the Coretta Scott King Book Awards and honor books. Readers can also read up to 10 Who Was / What was books.
The links are below.
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberyhonors/newberymedal
http://www.ala.org/emiert/coretta-scott-king-book-awards-all-recipients-1970-present
http://www.whowasbookseries.com/