thrice, in 1984 for Bright Shadow, in 1994 for Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea, and in 2009 for The Blacker the Berry. Part of the American Library Association program, the King Award annually recognizes the "most distinguished portrayal of African American experience in literature for children or teens".She also received a New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year Award and an Outstanding Woman of the 20th Century Award.

Personal life

Thomas resided in Berkeley, California.

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