Jim haskins 1941 2005 was the author of over one hundred books and had an unrivaled background in writing african american nonfiction for young readers among his many awards were the coretta scott king medal which he received in 1977 for the story of stevie wonder and six honor citations. Jim haskins 1941 2005 was the author of over one hundred books and had an unrivaled background in writing african american nonfiction for young readers among his many awards were the coretta scott king medal which he received in 1977 for the story of stevie wonder and six honor citations. The story of muhammad ali by jim haskins illustrator eric jim haskins is the author of over one hundred books and has an unrivaled background in writing african american nonfiction for young readers among his many awards is the coretta scott king medal which he received read more related books champion jim haskins 02 january . Champion the story of muhammad ali by eric velasquez jim haskins grades 3 5 6 8 genre non fiction iquoti am the greatest jim haskins and eric velasquez have created a moving tribute that introduces this electrifying and impressive figure to a new generation expand product details . Jim haskins is the author of over one hundred books and has an unrivaled background in writing african american nonfiction for young readers among his many awards is the coretta scott king medal which he received in 1977 for the story of stevie wonder