Patricia McKissack, author portrait

Patricia McKissack

PATRICIA C. McKISSACK was the author of over 100 children's books, including The Dark Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural, which was a Newbery Honor book and a Coretta Scott King Award winner. She also received the Coretta Scott King Award for A Long Hard Journey: The Story of Pullman Porter and Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters.

The Dark-Thirty
The Home-Run King
A Song for Harlem
Abby Takes a Stand
Away West
Porch Lies

Books

The Dark-Thirty
The Home-Run King
A Song for Harlem
Abby Takes a Stand
Away West
Porch Lies

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY –

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