National Council for the Social Studies proudly announces the Carter G. Woodson Book Award and Honor Books for 2010. These works have been chosen as the most distinguished social science books depicting ethnicity in the United States for young readers. The awards will be presented at the 90th NCSS Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado.

2010

Elementary Winner Shining Star: The Anna May Wong Story by Paula Yoo and illustrated by Lin Wang. Published by Lee & Low Books Inc.

Elementary Honor Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and illustrations by R. Gregory Christie. Published by Carolrhoda Books, a Division of Lerner

Middle Level Winner Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice by Phillip Hoose. Published by Melanie Kroupa Books

Middle Honor With One Sky Above Us: The Story of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce Indians by Nancy Plain. Published by Mondo Publishing

Secondary Winner Denied, Detained, Deported: Stories From the Dark Side of American Immigration by Ann Bausum. Published by the National Geographic Society

Secondary Honor Ang Lee by Clifford W. Mills. Published by Chelsea House Publishers

Click here to see past years winners.