Book Awards & Distinctions
for Charles R. Smith, Jr.
1 Lifetime Achievement Award 36 Total Book Awards
28 Days: Moments in Black History That Changed the World (5)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2016
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2015
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2024
Selection, 2016
Notable Poetry and Verse Novels, 2011-2025
Selection, 2016
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
History, Life, Culture in the Americas Selection, 2016
Major Taylor: World Cycling Champion (4)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Sports Selection, 2023
Librarian Favorites Award, 2023-2024
Selection, 2024
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
Biography Selection, 2024
Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2024
My People (4)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2010
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2010
Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2024
Illustrator Winner, 2010
Hoop Kings 2: New Royalty (3)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2022
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Sports Selection, 2021
Notable Poetry and Verse Novels, 2011-2025
Selection, 2022
Rimshots: Basketball Pix, Rolls, and Rhythms (3)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2000
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2000
Dance with Me (2)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2009
Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2024
Commended, 2009
Perfect Harmony: A Musical Journey with the Boys Choir of Harlem (2)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2003
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2002
Short Takes (2)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2002
Lee Bennett Hopkins Award, 1993-2024
Honor, 2002
Song for Jimi: The Story of Guitar Legend Jimi Hendrix (2)
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2023
Selection, 2021
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
Biography Selection, 2022
Twelve Rounds to Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali (2)
Bessie the Motorcycle Queen (1)
Black Jack: The Ballad of Jack Johnson (1)
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2010
Chameleon (1)
Hoop Kings: Poems (1)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2005
Hoop Queens 2 (1)
Notable Poetry and Verse Novels, 2011-2025
Selection, 2025
Loki & Alex: The Adventures of a Dog and His Best Friend (1)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2002