What is the difference between the Caldecott Medal and the Newbery Medal?

Answer 1

The John Newbery Award is a term for Children's Books that are considered exceptional by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association.

There are two levels of the award. The winner is given the John Newbery Medal which is gold. Others books can be awarded the title of Newbery Honor Book, which is also a Newbery Award, usually designated by a silver medal.

Answer 2

The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children, while the Newbery Medal is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The Caldecott focuses on illustrations, while the Newbery highlights the writing.

Answer 3

Both are awarded by the The Association for Library Service to Children. It is a division of the American Library Association. The committees are different every year and made up of volunteer librarians. The Newbery focuses on the writing and the Caldecott is awarded for illustrations.

Answer 4

The John Newbery Medal has been awarded every year since 1922. It is given to "the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children published in English in the United States during the preceding year." There is only one such award each year. However, there are generally other books that were strong contenders, worthy of recognition. The runners up are honored as Newbery HONOR Books.

Answer 5

The John Newbery Medal is given to "the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children published in English in the United States during the preceding year." There is only one such award each year. However, there are generally other books that were strong contenders, worthy of recognition. These runners-up-usually between one and five in a given year-are honored as Newbery Honor Books.

Answer 6

The Newbery focuses on the writing and the Caldecott is awarded for illustrations. Both are awarded by the The Association for Library Service to Children. It is a division of the American Library Association.

Answer 7

The Medal is awarded to the best book each year. The honor books are considered great, but not at the same level as the Medal.