IN THE East Gallery

Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards

The Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award annually recognizes outstanding African American artists of children’s books who demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. Our Voice is the first retrospective of all winners and honorees since the establishment of the award in 1974. More than thirty artists are showcased, including Ashley Bryan, Bryan Collier, Pat Cummings, Ekua Holmes, Floyd Cooper, Kadir Nelson, Jerry Pinkney, Faith Ringgold, and Javaka Steptoe. 

This exhibition is organized by the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, Abilene, Texas. 

Click here to learn more. Click here to watch a short video about the exhibition.

Exhibition design by Katie Craig.