Honor1972
Virginia Hamilton: books and awards
Virginia Hamilton was the first African American author to win the Newbery Medal, for M. C. Higgins, the Great.
Virginia Hamilton wrote 4 books on our shelf that won or were recognized by the Newbery Medal, between 1972 and 1989. One of them won. Most are for ages 9 to 12 and teens.
Award-winning books by Virginia Hamilton
Honor1972
Winner1975
M. C. Higgins, the Great
Written by Virginia Hamilton
A boy in Appalachia dreams of saving his family's home from a slag heap that threatens to slide down the mountain.
Ages 9 to 12, Teens
Honor1983
Honor1989