Coretta Scott King Award
Commemorates the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King. This award is given annually to outstanding books written by African American authors and illustrators that express African American experience.
Newbery Medal and Honor Book Awards
Named after the eighteenth century bookseller John Newbery. This award is given annually to authors of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Named in honor of the first Latina librarian at the New Your Public library. It is presented annually to outstanding Latina/Latino authors and illustrators that celebrate the Latino cultural exp.