Designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards annually recognize outstanding books for young adults and children by African American authors and illustrators that reflect the African American experience.
The Family Heritage House Museum, located in the SCF Bradenton Library & Learning Center, has the complete collection of all the Coretta Scott King Award winners for text and illustration for the past 50+ years! There are a few places in the world with a complete collection. To find out more, visit the FHH website or call Kathie Marsh, (941) 752-5319.
The following books are available to check out from the SCF Libraries: