Author record · 2019 to 2025

Michelle Meadows: Awards and Best-of Lists

Michelle Meadows has won 1 award, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards (2025) for Jimmy's Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James Baldwin, with 7 year-end list picks in our archive.

Also credited with Jamiel Law

Every recognition

Year is the award or list year, not the publication year.
YearBookSourceResultTranslator
2025Jimmy's Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James BaldwinCoretta Scott King Book Awards source (opens in a new tab)Winner · John Steptoe New Talent
2024Jimmy's Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James BaldwinNew York Public Library Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books for Kids
2024Jimmy's Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James BaldwinChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Informational Books for Younger Readers
2024Jimmy's Rhythm & BluesKirkus Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Picture Books
2023How to Love A PonyChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Fiction for Younger Readers
2023Maxie Wiz and Her DragonChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Fiction for Younger Readers
2023Maxie Wiz and the Magic CharmsChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Fiction for Younger Readers
2019Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet CollinsNew York Public Library Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books for Kids

Books

  1. Jimmy's Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James Baldwin4 sources · 2024 to 2025
  2. Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins1 source · 2019
  3. How to Love A Pony1 source · 2023
  4. Maxie Wiz and Her Dragon1 source · 2023
  5. Maxie Wiz and the Magic Charms1 source · 2023