Celebrate African American Children's literature with several activities inspired by winners of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards.
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.
Event sponsored by the CFP Foundation.
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.
Community Action Posters
Junktion
Inspire kindness and encourage acts of compassion with your own tear off poster, inspired by Coretta Scott King.
Coral Snake Bracelets
EcoStation
Create a bracelet using different color beads to make a pattern like that of a coral snake.
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.
Electrifying Science
Science Station
Use a static electricity wand to levitate objects and possibly create a mini snow storm!
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!
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.
The CFP Foundation