Caldecott Medal winners are announced at the Alabama Library Association's Midwinter Meeting in January.
The winners for the Newbery and Caldecott awards are decided by committees of members from the American Library Association (ALA). These committees consist of librarians, educators, and literature experts who review and evaluate the eligible books before selecting the winners.
It is awarded for the best illustrations in a children's book. It is announced in January of each year.
It is awarded for the best illustrations in a children's book. It is announced in January of each year.
The winners are expected to be announced Sunday, November 16th, or earlier.
The winners were announced on April 30, 2009. The announcement is located on the NoStupidAnswers blog, at: http://www.nostupidanswers.com/2009/04/30/winners-of-the-april-2009-answerthon-announced/
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The April 2009 winners are listed in the link below. The October 2009 winners have yet to be announced.
The Caldecott Medal recognizes outstanding illustrations in a children's book, rather than providing financial rewards to the winners. The recognition itself can lead to increased book sales and opportunities for the illustrator in their career.
The 2009 WAmmy Award Winners will be announced in late January or early February, 2010.
The AnswerThon winners are usually announced on the AnswerThon Home Page within 10 days of closing the AnswerThon challenge.
The winners of the Lunchables Created By You contest will be announced on November 4, 2023. Participants should check the official contest website or their social media channels for updates and further details about the announcement.
Rick Caldecott