Awards & Winners

James Haskins

Date of Birth 19-September-1941
Place of Birth Demopolis
(Marengo County, Alabama, United States of America)
Nationality United States of America
Profession Writer
James Haskins was a prolific and award-winning author with more than one hundred books for both adults and children. Many of his books highlight the achievements of African Americans and cover the history and culture of Africa and the African-American experience. His work also included many biographical subjects, ranging from Hank Aaron to Scatman Crothers and Malcolm X. Most of his writings were for young people. He wrote on a great variety of subjects that introduced young people to the language and cultures of other countries, especially Africa.

Awards by James Haskins

Check all the awards nominated and won by James Haskins.

2006


Jane Addams Chldren's Book Awards for Book for Younger Children
Honored for : Delivering Justice

Nominations 2006 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Jane Addams Chldren's Book Awards for Book for Younger Children Delivering Justice

1998


Nominations 1998 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Coretta Scott King Award for Authors Bayard Rustin

1991


Nominations 1991 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Coretta Scott King Award for Authors Black dance in America

1984


Nominations 1984 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Coretta Scott King Award for Authors Lena Horne

1980


Nominations 1980 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Coretta Scott King Award for Authors Andrew Young, man with a mission
Coretta Scott King Award for Authors James Van DerZee

1978


Nominations 1978 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Coretta Scott King Award for Authors Barbara Jordan

1977


Coretta Scott King Award for Authors
Honored for : The story of Stevie Wonder

Nominations 1977 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Coretta Scott King Award for Authors The story of Stevie Wonder