The Black Experience in Books: Links and Catalogs

The Black Caucus of the American Library Association, Inc. (BCALA) announces the winners of the 2020 BCALA Literary Awards during the Midwinter Meeting of the American Library Association in Philadelphia, PA. The awards recognize excellence in adult fiction and nonfiction by African American authors published in 2019.

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. The award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood.

There has been a remarkable outpouring of non-fiction contributions to the discussion of race in America in recent years but fictional content on race is equally stellar. Check out this link here to 100 top writers in their field and their contributions to race dialog and awareness within and beyond our borders.