Beautiful Blackbird

The Lincoln Tribune reports on The Coretta Scott King (CSK) Award Celebration, held last week at the Gaston College's Myers Center Cafeteria in Dallas.

"The Award is given to African-American authors and illustrators who produce creative, inspirational and educational books for children and young people. Ashley Bryan, author, illustrator and a 2004 Award winner, created 'Beautiful Blackbird' as an ode to black, the most inclusive color of all. The story is adapted from a folk tale written by the Ila-speaking people of Zambia and carries a message of self-acceptance, tolerance and beauty from within."

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