The Carter G. Woodson Book Award is presented by National Council for the Social Studies to elevate texts that accurately depict the experiences of traditionally marginalized racial or ethnic groups within the United States. The award now has a long history, nearly 50 years, in honor of distinguished scholar and activist Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Woodson’s life-long dedication to making Black History known, visible, and valued inspires us to focus our students’ learning experiences on classroom resources that elevate the diverse voices of the American social landscape.