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Coretta Scott King Award Books Using Great Literature with Children and Young Adults — Content Guide for Parents

By Claire Gatrell StephensBloomsbury Academic2000-05-15ISBN 9781563086854238 pages
Coretta Scott King Award Books Using Great Literature with Children and Young Adults

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Here's a fresh opportunity to learn more about these fine titles and integrate them into the curriculum. The first half of the book presents annotated bibliographies of all author and illustrator winners and honor books. The entire second half of the book is devoted to activities, including some reproducibles, based on select titles.

During the past 30 years, the titles recognized by the Coretta Scott King Award have consistently presented excellent writing, storytelling, history, and values. Stephens's book is designed to help educators learn more about these fine titles and integrate them into the curriculum. After giving background about the award and its history, the author presents annotated bibliographies of all author and illustrator award winners and honor books. The second half of the book is devoted to providing activities based on specific titles. Helpful tips and reproducibles make this a classroom-friendly resource.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Coretta Scott King Award Books Using Great Literature with Children and Young Adults appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    Book title mentions violence/war themes. No violence is indicated in the book's narrative. The search results discuss the Coretta Scott King Award and its emphasis on positive representations of African American culture, without mentioning any violent content. No scary content is present in the book. The search results discuss the Coretta Scott King Award's focus on uplifting narratives and educational literature, without referencing any frightening themes.

  • Does Coretta Scott King Award Books Using Great Literature with Children and Young Adults have violence?

    Book title mentions violence/war themes. No violence is indicated in the book's narrative. The search results discuss the Coretta Scott King Award and its emphasis on positive representations of African American culture, without mentioning any violent content.

  • Does Coretta Scott King Award Books Using Great Literature with Children and Young Adults have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The search results discuss the Coretta Scott King Award's focus on uplifting narratives and educational literature, without referencing any frightening themes.

  • Does Coretta Scott King Award Books Using Great Literature with Children and Young Adults have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results highlight the Coretta Scott King Award's focus on African American culture and experiences, but do not mention any specific religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Coretta Scott King Award Books Using Great Literature with Children and Young Adults have racial/cultural content?

    The book centers on the Coretta Scott King Award, which recognizes outstanding literature by African American authors and illustrators, reflecting the African American experience. This theme is central to the book's narrative and purpose.

  • Does Coretta Scott King Award Books Using Great Literature with Children and Young Adults have profanity?

    No profanity is indicated in the book. The search results emphasize the award's recognition of quality literature for children and young adults, without mention of any inappropriate language.

  • Does Coretta Scott King Award Books Using Great Literature with Children and Young Adults have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results reference environmental books but do not connect them to the Coretta Scott King Award or the book's content.

  • Does Coretta Scott King Award Books Using Great Literature with Children and Young Adults have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results focus on the educational aspects of the Coretta Scott King Award and its literature, without references to sexual themes.

  • Does Coretta Scott King Award Books Using Great Literature with Children and Young Adults have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The focus is on the Coretta Scott King Award and its recognition of African American literature, without specific mention of gender themes.

  • Does Coretta Scott King Award Books Using Great Literature with Children and Young Adults have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results focus on the Coretta Scott King Award and its recognition of African American literature, without reference to LGBTQ+ content.