James Haskins

James Haskins (1941-2005) was an American author who wrote over 100 nonfiction books for children and adults, primarily focusing on African American history, biographies, and culture. Notable works include The Story of Stevie Wonder, The Cotton Club, and Rosa Parks: My Story. He received the Coretta Scott King Award for The Story of Stevie Wonder in 1977 and the Carter G. Woodson Book Award multiple times, including for Black Music in America in 1988.