{"id":46,"date":"2024-07-20T17:53:03","date_gmt":"2024-07-20T17:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shanimking.com\/author\/?page_id=46"},"modified":"2026-03-05T18:52:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T18:52:07","slug":"media-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shanimking.com\/author\/media-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Media & Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Interested in interviewing Shani or having him make appearance at your school, library, or bookstore? Contact Shani M. King<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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2020 AIGA 50 Best Book Covers<\/strong><\/a>. Since its inception in 1923 as the Fifty Books of the Year competition, this annual event highlights AIGA\u2019s continued commitment to uplifting powerful and compelling design in a familiar format we know and love. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

2018 Moonbeam Spirit Award<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Jenkins Group in the category of Compassion, for dedication to children\u2019s books and literacy and for inspired writing, illustrating, and publishing. Have I Ever Told You?<\/em><\/p>

2018 Indie Next Generation Award<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group in the category of Children\u2019s Picture Book 0-5 years, for most exceptional and independently published. Have I Ever Told You?<\/em><\/p>

2018 National Indie Excellence Award<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group in the category of Children\u2019s Picture Book\/Preschool for Book Cover Design. Have I Ever Told You?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

2018 Finalist for Indie Next Generation Award<\/strong><\/a> in the category of Children\u2019s Picture Book 6 years & up. Have I Ever Told You?<\/em><\/p>

2018 Finalist for Indie Next Generation Award<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in the category of Best Overall Design Non-Fiction. Have I Ever Told You?<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Fresh Ink for April\u2013May 2025<\/em><\/a>, Brown Alumni Magazine<\/strong>, April 10, 2025.\u00a0Finding Rebecca.<\/em><\/p>

Women\u2019s History Month: 60 Books for Older Readers<\/em><\/a>, Black Children\u2019s Books and Authors<\/strong>, March 21, 2025.\u00a0Finding Rebecca.<\/em><\/p>

Book Giveaway: FINDING REBECCA by Shani Mahiri King<\/a><\/em>, Writing and Illustrating<\/strong>, March 20, 2025. Finding Rebecca.<\/em><\/p>

Have You Heard of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler?<\/a><\/em>, The New York Academy of Medicine<\/strong>, February 28, 2025.\u00a0Finding Rebecca.<\/em><\/p>

Celebrating Women\u2019s History Month: Inspiring Children\u2019s Books About Trailblazing Women<\/em><\/a>, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Blog<\/strong>, February 26, 2025. Finding Rebecca.<\/em><\/p>

9 More Black History Heroes You May Not Know About<\/em><\/a>, @readingwithredandthemagpie<\/strong>, February 15, 2025.\u00a0Finding Rebecca<\/em>.<\/p>

The On-Sale Calendar: October 2024 Children’s Books<\/em><\/a>, Publishers Weekly<\/strong>, July 15, 2024. Finding Rebecca<\/em>.<\/p>

Fall 2024 Children\u2019s Preview: Publishers T-Z<\/a><\/em>,\u00a0Publishers Weekly<\/strong>, July 5, 2024.\u00a0Finding Rebecca<\/em>.<\/p>

Looking for Books About Racism? Experts Suggest these Must-Read Titles for Adults and Kids<\/em><\/a>, USA Today<\/strong>, Mar. 23, 2022. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

BostonPL_Black Is . . . 2021: 70 Books for Children, Teens, & Adults<\/a>, <\/em>Boston Public Library Website<\/strong>, Jan. 27, 2022. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

28 Nonfiction Titles for Black History Month<\/em><\/a>, SLJ.COM<\/strong>, Jan. 26, 2022. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

26 Engaging, Informative Nonfiction Books for Middle Graders\/Summer Reading 2021<\/em><\/a>, SLJ.COM<\/strong>, June 15, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

\u2018You Are Valued\u2019: 7 Books to Empower Black Children<\/em><\/a>, San Francisco Chronicle: Datebook<\/strong>, Feb. 24, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

32 Books Bestselling Authors Recommend to Honor and Celebrate Black History<\/em><\/a>, Today.com: NBC News<\/strong>, Feb. 3, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Column:<\/em> A List of Children\u2019s Books to Celebrate Black History Every Month, Not Just in February<\/em><\/a>, Chicago Tribune<\/strong>, Feb. 2, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

New Releases and More for January 19, 2021<\/em><\/a>, Book Riot<\/strong>, Jan. 19, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Round-Up: The best books keep you warm this January<\/a><\/em>, Entertainment Weekly<\/strong>, December 21, 2020. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Round-Up: New and Forthcoming Social Justice Titles<\/em><\/a>, Publishers Weekly<\/strong>, Nov. 20, 2020. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Children’s Bookwatch<\/a>,\u00a0Midwest Book Review,<\/strong> July 2025. Finding Rebecca.<\/em><\/p>

Children’s Bookwatch<\/a>,\u00a0Midwest Book Review,<\/strong> January 2025.\u00a0Finding Rebecca.<\/em><\/p>

December 2024 Prime Picks<\/em><\/a>, Donovan’s Literary Services<\/strong>, December 2024.\u00a0Finding Rebecca.<\/em><\/p>

Booklist<\/strong><\/a>, September 1, 2024.\u00a0Finding Rebecca.<\/em><\/p>

Kirkus Reviews<\/strong><\/a>, July 19, 2024. Finding Rebecca.<\/em><\/p>

Best Picture Books of 2021<\/em><\/a>, Literally Cultured Instagram<\/strong>, January 12, 2022.\u00a0HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Black history comes alive with these 4 children\u2019s nonfiction books<\/a><\/em>, PamelaKramer.com<\/strong>, February 14, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Midwest Book Review<\/strong><\/a>, February 12, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Tiny Activist Blog<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0February 7, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

2 Picture Books Celebrate the Poetry and Promise of Black Lives<\/em><\/a>, The New York Times<\/strong>, Feb. 5, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Typeroom<\/strong><\/a>, February 4, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Nonfiction Reviews\u2014Have I Ever Told You Black Lives Matter<\/em><\/a>, School Library Journal<\/strong>, Feb. 1, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Have I Told You Black Lives Matter?<\/em><\/a>, Reading With Your Kids<\/strong>, July 31, 2021. HIETYBLM<\/em>.<\/p>

A Celebration of Black Lives<\/em><\/a>
A new book for kids ages 9 and up<\/em>, Brown Alumni Magazine<\/strong>, June 21, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Have I Ever Told You Black Lives Matter?’ With Shani M. King<\/a><\/em>, “In Black America”\/ KUT Radio Austin’s NPR Station (Nationally Syndicated)<\/strong>, March 28, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Shani Mahiri King<\/em><\/a>, Sunday Morning Magazine with Rodney Lear<\/strong>, Feb. 26, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Black Words Matter (Illustrated)<\/em><\/a>, The Daily Heller: PRINT Mag<\/strong>, Feb. 17, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

North Country Bookmarks: Beyond Romance<\/em><\/a>, NCPR News<\/strong>, Feb. 5, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Episode 163: Have I Ever Told You Black Lives Matter? (Shani King)<\/em><\/a>, The DTALKS Podcast\u2014Detoxing from Life<\/strong>, Feb. 1, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Kojo for Kids: Author Shani Mahiri King<\/em><\/a>, WAMU85\u2014The Kojo Nnamdi Show<\/strong>, Feb. 1, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Shani M. King Inspires Kids to Believe in Themselves<\/em><\/a>, Story Monsters Ink<\/strong>, Feb. 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Illustrator interviewed and featured: This Gorgeous New Children\u2019s Book Celebrates Black Lives Matter<\/em><\/a>, FastCompany.com<\/strong>, Jan. 19, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Speed Interview with Shani Mahiri King, Author of Have I Ever Told You Black Lives Matter?<\/em><\/a>, The Children\u2019s Book Review<\/strong>, Jan. 18, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

The Writers Life\u2014Ilyasah Shabazz and Shani Mahiri King: Historical Truth<\/em><\/a>, Shelf Awareness<\/strong>, Jan. 15, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Shani M. King, Have I Ever Told You Black Lives Matter<\/em><\/a>, Moms Don\u2019t Have Time to Read Podcast<\/strong>, Jan. 7, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

A Picture Book Celebration of Black Lives<\/em><\/a>, Publishers Weekly<\/strong>, Jan. 5, 2021. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>

Shani Mahiri King Author Interview\u2014NCSS 2020 Virtual Booth<\/em>, Publisher Spotlight<\/strong>, Nov. 24, 2020. HIETYBLM.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Event Recap: Dr. Shani King, Children\u2019s Rights Lawyer, Professor, and Author, Visits First Graders at Garrison Elementary School<\/em>, D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice: A Project of Teaching for Change<\/strong>, Feb. 24, 2021.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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