Congratulations to Vaunda M. Nelson for winning the 2010 Coretta Scott King Author Book Award for Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshall. Vaunda is Youth Services Librarian at Rio Rancho's Esther Bone Memorial Library.The American Library Association announced the list of award-winning books at the Mid-Winter Conference in Boston last week, with the big news for Vaunda and New Mexico. Published by Carolrhoda Books and illustrated by R. Gregory Christie, the biography relates the story of a slave who grew into one of the most feared and respected lawmen in Indian Territory in the 1800s. During his career, Reeves made more than 3,000 arrests but killed only 14 men.
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards annually recognize outstanding books for young adults and children by African-American authors and illustrators that reflect the African-American experience. The award was designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace.
Reposted from the New Mexico State Library website. Stay tuned for a list of other award winners!
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