Administered by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award was first given to its namesake in 1954. In 2018, this award was renamed to be the Children's Literature Legacy Award. The award honors an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have made, over a period of years, a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children.
James E. Ransome's body of work contributes to the knowledge base of Black American 
life both historical and present day. His art displays both the tragic parts of Black history while rendering Black humanity, perseverance, hope, and courage. Ransome sees his books as a natural bridge for young readers between the tangible and our history. --ALA news
His numerous works include: The Bell Rang" Before She Was Harriet" Uncle Jeb's Barbershop
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The Bell Rang by 
Before She Was Harriet by 
Uncle Jed's Barber Shop by 
"Grace Lin has created works for a wide range of ages, including board books, picture books, easy readers, realistic autobiographical novels, middle-grade fantasy adventures, and non-fiction. Bursting with a love for her Taiwanese American heritage, her stories of a family bonding over dim sum, twins engaged in playful misadventures, or a mischievous cosmic child munching on mooncake, captivate and respect young readers of all backgrounds. --ALA
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Title includes “The Ugly Vegetables”, “The Year of the Dog.”
The Ugly Vegetables by 
The Year of the Dog by 
When the Sea Turned to Silver (National Book Award Finalist) by 
Dumpling Days by 
Ling and Ting by 
"Mildred D. Taylor is a critically acclaimed author of children’s novels. Most of her works, which are based on her own family history, revolve around the close-knit Logan family, an African American family that rises above the indignities of racism through courage and love." --Encyclopedia.com (Picture credit is from ALA.)
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Titles include "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry", "Road to Memphis" and "The Land".
The Land by 
The Road to Memphis by 
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by 
Kevin Henkes has written and illustrated fifty plus books, which have won various awards. Titles include "Kitten’s First Full Moon","Olive’s Ocean" and "The Year of Billy Miller". (Click picture for more information)
The Year of Billy Miller by 
Kitten's First Full Moon by 
Olive's Ocean by 
Walter Dean Myers' numerous works of eighty plus books include "Bad Boy", "Sunrise over Fallujah" and "Darius and Twig". He passed away in 2014. (Click picture for more information)
Bad Boy by 
Darius and Twig by 
Sunrise over Fallujah by 