Sharon Bell Mathis has written many books for children and young adults, received many accolades in her career. Her bookRay Charles, a nonfiction biography ofRay Charles, received theCoretta Scott King Award.The Hundred Penny Boxreceived aNewbery Honor Awardand is a recipient of theBoston Globe-Horn Book Awardand also aAmerican Library Association Notable Children's Book, andTeacup Full of Roseswas a New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year.