Criteria
The Seal
Award Winners
100

Books receiving the Coretta Scott King Award should be written by an __________.

African American

100

The Seal placed on award winning and honoree books reflects both ____________'s philosophy and the ideals of the award.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

100

The 2018 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner that includes many poems that are meant to honor famous poets and their magical work.

Out of Wonder

200

A book receiving the award should be an original work. (True/False)

True

200

The name of the award associated with the green seal placed on award winning books.

John Steptoe Award for New Talent



200

This book tells a story of Black children marching for their freedom from segregation.

Let The Children March

300

The Coretta Scott King Award does not value accuracy when choosing winners each year. (True/False)

False

300

The circle on the seal represents ____________, resolving from one idea to another. 

continuity in movement

300

This book was awarded the John Steptoe Award for New Talent (Illustrator) in 2018.

Mama Africa

400

Storytelling qualities should enlarge upon the story elements that were hinted in the text and should include details that will awaken and strengthen the imagination of the reader and permit him to _______ the words and pictures in a manner unique to him.

Interpret

400

The seal color that denotes a Coretta Scott King Book Award author or illustrator winner.

The Bronze Seal

400

This historical fiction award winner that discusses a man who was wrongly accused of making a pass at a white woman and was persecuted for it.

The Legend of Buddy Bush

500

Award winners must meet this established standard of quality writing for youth (1st on the list).

Clear Plot

500

The five main religious symbols below the image of the child represent _________.

Non sectarianism

500

A major theme portrayed in this award winning book is perseverance/persistency.

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