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The Coretta Scott King Award (CSKA) is awarded to African-American authors and illustrators who portray the African-American experience in literature for children. Christopher Paul Curtis won the CSKA in 2008 for his novel Elijah of Buxton.

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Who won the Coretta Scott King awards in 2000?

In 2000, the winner of the Coretta Scott King award was illustrator Brian Pinkney for In the Time of Drums. The winning author that year was Christopher Paul Curtis for Bud, Not Buddy.


What are some of the names of Coretta Scott Kings past award winning books?

Bud, not Buddy. And some other Christopher Paul Curtis books.


What honors did Christopher Paul Curtis receive for his first novel?

Christopher Paul Curtis received numerous honors for his first novel, "The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963," including the Newbery Honor and the Coretta Scott King Author Award. The book was also named a National Book Award finalist.


When was Coretta Scott King Award created?

Coretta Scott King Award was created in 1970.


Why did Coretta Scott establish the Coretta Scott King Award?

She established the award by her husband and by stating it to the president and by she was educated.


Why did Coretta Scott King establish the Coretta Scott King Award?

She established the award by her husband and by stating it to the president and by she was educated.


What was Christopher Paul Curtis's second book and what award did it receive?

Christopher Paul Curtis's second book was "Bud, Not Buddy." It received the Newbery Medal in 2000 for being the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.


What is the Coretta Scott King Award?

The Coretta Scott King Award (CSKA), named for Coretta Scott King, is an award that is awarded to African-American authors and illustrators. The award is typically awarded to those who portray the African-American experience to a youth audience.


What honors did christopher paul curtises first novel receive?

Christopher Paul Curtis's first novel "The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963" received several honors, including the Newbery Honor in 1996, the Coretta Scott King Author Award in 1996, and the Golden Kite Award for Fiction in 1996.


What was christophers paul curtis's second book and what award did it receive?

His second book was Bud, Not Buddy. This book won the 2000 Newbery Medal. It also won the Coretta Scott King Award in the same year.


Did Mark Twain win the Coretta Scott King Award?

No, Mark Twain did not win the Coretta Scott King Award (CSKA). The CSKA is only awarded to African-American authors and illustrators.


When was the Coretta Scott King Book Award first given?

The award was first won in 1970