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Books by John Bankston | Wonderlit

Books by John Bankston

3 books · Ages 8–14

Known for the Great Achievement Awards series, John Bankston writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–14, alongside 1 standalone book, exploring themes of pride & accomplishment, writing & storytelling, letters & reading.

Series

Coretta Scott King and the Story Behind the Coretta Scott King Award

Randolph J. Caldecott and the Story of the Caldecott Medal

Great Achievement Awards

2 books · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books

Cover of Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award

Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award

For the child who loves the library or the student curious about the people behind their favorite award-winning books.

By Age Range

Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award

Coretta Scott King and the Story Behind the Coretta Scott King Award

Randolph J. Caldecott and the Story of the Caldecott Medal

Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award

Coretta Scott King and the Story Behind the Coretta Scott King Award

Common Themes

Pride & Accomplishment Writing & Storytelling Letters & Reading History Discovering a Talent Self-Confidence & Identity Curiosity & Wonder Growing Up

Randolph J. Caldecott and the Story of the Caldecott Medal

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Our Story Begins: Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew as Kids

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