Books in Coretta Scott King - Steptoe Award - Author
The Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe New Talent Award (Author) recognizes promising African American writers early in their careers. Winners are debut-era middle grade and YA novels, including verse novels and contemporary fantasy (e.g., Genesis Begins Again, Legendborn, Monday's Not Coming). Best for readers about ages 10-18.
2025
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Kwame Crashes the Underworld | Craig Kofi Collier | Winner | Log In To Like |
2024
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There Goes the Neighborhood | Jade Adia | Winner | Log In To Like |
2023
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We Deserve Monuments | Jas Hammonds | Winner | Log In To Like |
2022
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Me (Moth) | Amber Mcbride | Winner | Log In To Like |
2021
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Legendborn | Tracy Deonn | Winner | Log In To Like |
2020
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Genesis Begins Again | Alicia D. Williams | Winner | Log In To Like |
2019
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Monday's Not Coming | Tiffany D. Jackson | Winner | Log In To Like |
2018
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The Stars Beneath Our Feet | David Barclay Moore | Winner | Log In To Like |
2017
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Sun Is Also A Star | Nicola Yoon | Winner | Log In To Like |
2016
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Hoodoo | Ronald L. Smith | Winner | Log In To Like |
2015
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When I Was the Greatest | Jason Reynolds | Winner | Log In To Like |
2011
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Zora and Me | Victoria Christie | Winner | Log In To Like |
2010
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The Rock and the River | Kekla Christie | Winner | Log In To Like |
2008
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Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything In It | Sundee T. Christie | Winner | Log In To Like |
2007
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Standing Against the Wind | Traci L. Christie | Winner | Log In To Like |
2006
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Jimi & Me | Jaime Adoff | Winner | Log In To Like |
2005
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Missy Violet and Me | Barbara Hathaway | Winner | Log In To Like |
2004
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Way a Door Closes | Hope Anita Smith | Winner | Log In To Like |
2003
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Moon Ring | Randy DuBurke | Winner | Log In To Like |
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Chill Wind | Janet Cabrera | Winner | Log In To Like |
1999
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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The Skin I'm In | Sharon G. Flake | Winner | Log In To Like |
1997
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Another Way to Dance | Martha Southgate | Winner | Log In To Like |
1995
| Book | Author | Award Level | Completed | |
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Tears of a Tiger | Sharon M. Draper | Winner | Log In To Like |