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Celebrating Black History Month

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table (CSKBART) celebrates African American authors, illustrators, and literature 365/366 days every year. Special emphasis is given to honor CSKBART award winning titles during Black History Month. Attached you will find a curated list of CSKBART winning titles ...

Celebrating Black History Month

Posted By Janice Newsum Feb 06, 2025 12:14 AM
Found In Library: EMIERT (Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table)

Sorry for the typo in Chrystal Carr Jeter ~ Reposting service info

We continue to lift up the Jeter family with prayers for peace and comfort as we mourn the loss of our beloved colleague and friend, Chrystal Carr Jeter, who passed into the presence of the ancestors on January 10, 2025. Celebration of Life Services ~ Visitation Friday, January 24, 2025 5:00-7:00 ...

We mourn the loss of Chrystal Csrr Jeter

It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the passing of our dear colleague, Chrystal Carr Jeter. Chrystal was a devoted CSKBART member whose contributions to CSKBART were invaluable. She shared a passion to advocate, empower, and support others. She has left a great legacy for each of us ...

thank you for all you do ~ Happy New Year

As 2024 comes to a close, allow me to take this time to express my deepest gratitude to each of you who share and support the mission and purpose of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table (CSKBART). It is my greatest hope that you are in good health and anticipating a phenomenal 2025! Thank ...

We need your help

Greetings! We look forward to meeting you at the 2024 ALA Conference in San Diego! To ensure programming progresses without a hitch, support CKSBART by volunteering your time to help with our Round Table events. CSKBART Conference Events (June 28- July 1; See conference guide for specific details ...

Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table (CSKBART) Virtual Auction goes LIVE!

Your generous support is deeply appreciated. Visit the virtual auction, register to bid, and bid on your favorite item(s) here: https://givebutter.com/cskbart55 . ------------------------------ dr. J Janice Newsum, PhD CSKBART Chair - 2023-2025 Associate Professor University of Houston Clear ...

Celebrating 55 years - Coretta Scott King Book Awards (CSKBART)

CSKBART is excited to invite all ALA/CSKBART members to the CSKBART 55th Anniversary Celebration at the 2024 ALA Annual Conference (June 27-July 2, 2024). This free (ticketed) celebration of 5+ decades of diverse award-winning literature is open to all literature lovers and ALA conference attendees! ...

The weather is cold outside . . . a warm reception awaits

The weather may have taken a turn towards the cold side, but CSKBART is gearing up for a warm reception on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at LibLearnX 2024! Stop by Shop Talk Area C at 2:00 p.m. to "greet and eat" with members of the CSKBART Executive Board. Crossing fingers that your travel plans will not ...

Reading Coretta's Books Literature Week - January 15-19, 2024 - Register today!

The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday is just over a week away! Join thousands of libraries and classrooms from across the country as we remember, celebrate, and recognize Dr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King's work in social justice through the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Literature Week. The ...

Reading Coretta's Books Literature Week - January 15-19, 2024 - Register today!

Posted By Janice Newsum Jan 06, 2024 01:37 PM
Found In Library: EMIERT (Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table)

LLX2024/CSKBART EB and CSKBART/EMIERT Membership "greet and eat" - informal meet up _UPDATE

LLX2024 Baltimore is near! Won't you join CSKBART in the New Year? LLX2024, Marketplace, Shop Talk Area C is the place We really want to see your face On delicious refreshments we will dine January 21, 2024, 2:00 – 2:30 p. m. is the time There is nothing to be done Just show up and have fun Send ...

LLX2024/CSKBART EB and CSKBART/EMIERT Membership "greet and eat" - informal meet up

Traveling to Baltimore for LLX2024? The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table (CSKBART) would love to "put a face to the names" of CSKBART/EMIERT members! There is time built into the LLX2024 schedule for a Refreshment Break from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST in the Baltimore Convention Center, LLX Marketplace, ...

Coretta Scott King ALA Annual Booth Volunteers

Is there a better way to spend some time at ALA than sharing your passion and enthusiasm for CSKBART? Volunteers are needed in the McCormick Place Library Marketplace to greet conference exhibit hall visitors and to speak eloquently about your participation with CSKBART! In other words, we need you, ...

Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table John Steptoe Award winners webinar

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table (CSKBART) is celebrating 54 years of award-winning authors and illustrators. In recognition of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mrs. Coretta Scott King's courage and determination to continue her late husband's work for peace and world ...

Coretta Scott King Book Awards Spotlight: Unspeakable the Tulsa Race Massacre

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table (CSKBART) is hosting a FREE webinar.  There have been a few reports of difficulty registering with the link that was posted in the message of May 7, 2022. Fortunately through the diligent efforts of Monica Chapman, ALA Project Coordinator, Coretta Scott ...

Coretta Scott King Book Awards Spotlight: Unspeakable the Tulsa Race Massacre

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table (CSKBART) is hosting a FREE webinar. Here is the webinar description and registration link. Please join the  CSKBART webinar and share the registration information broadly with your personal networks. Coretta Scott King Book Awards Spotlight: Unspeakable ...