For over 50 years, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards have recognized the works of outstanding African American authors and illustrators that celebrate African American life and culture. The award is named for Mrs. Coretta Scott King, wife and partner of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Her focus on peace, love, and social change made her one of the most prominent African American and women leaders of our time. We celebrate this prestigious award with a week-long event filled with creative activities.

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Event sponsored by the CFP Foundation.

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ONGOING ACTIVITIES

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Mixed Media Collage

Art Academy

Create an image that tells the story of an important moment in your life using mixed materials in the style of award winning illustrator Ekua Holmes.

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Community Action Posters

Junktion

Inspire kindness and encourage acts of compassion with your own tear off poster, inspired by Coretta Scott King.

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OTHER ACTIVITIES

Coral Snake Bracelets

EcoStation

Create a bracelet using different color beads to make a pattern like that of a coral snake.  

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Achi

Math Cart

Achi is a two-player abstract strategy game from Ghana. It is also called tapatan. It is related to tic-tac-toe.

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Electrifying Science

Science Station

Use a static electricity wand to levitate objects and possibly create a mini snow storm!

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DIY Density Columns/Pipe Cleaner Neurons

Power Science Lab

Learn about density by making a small liquid column in a  test tube you take home with you!

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Video Game Inventors

Inventor's Workshop & Maker Annex

Build video game controllers, plug them in, and use them to play a video game on a screen.