Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards

The esteemed Anisfield-Wolf book prizerecognizes books that make important contributions to our understanding of racism and our appreciation of the rich diversity of human cultures.

Kid's Corner

For Ages 9-12

Grimes, Nikki. The Road to Paris , G.P. Putnam’s Sons (2006).
Pearsall, Shelley. All of the Above , Little Brown & Co (2006).
Ryan, Pam Munoz. Esperanza Rising , Blue Sky Press (2002).
Gutman, Dan. Jackie and Me , HarperTrophy (2000).
Lester, Julius. Day of Tears , Jump At The Sun/Hyperion Books for Children (2005).
Weatherford, Carole Boston and Kadir Nelson. Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom , Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children (2006).
Yolen, Jane. The Devil’s Arithmetic , Puffin (1990).
Bridges, Ruby. Through My Eyes , Scholastic Press (1999).
Freedman, Russell, The Voice that Challenged a Nation Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights , Clarion Books (2004).

For Young Adults

Draper, Sharon, Copper Sun , Alfred A. Knopf (2005).
Grimes, Nikki, Bronx Masquerade , Dial (2002).
Mikaelsen, Ben. Touching Spirit Bear , Harper Collins (2001).
McCormick, Patricia. Sold , Hyperion (2006).
Kass, Pnina Moed. Real Time , Clarion Books (2004).
Bierhorst, John. Latin American Folktales: Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions , Pantheon (2001).
Moses, Shelia P. The Legend of Buddy Bush , Margaret K. McElderry (2003).
Kadohata, Cynthia. Weedflower , Atheneum (2006).

Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards

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A message from Jury Chair Henry Louis Gates Jr.

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A message from Foundation President and CEO Ronald B. Richard.

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Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards

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Kid's Corner

For Ages 9-12

For Young Adults

From the Jury Chair

From the Cleveland Foundation