The Caldecott Medal is awarded every year, to the artist of the best children's picture book of that year. The award was named in honor an English illustrator, Randolph Caldecott.
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.
The Association for Library Service to Children, or ALSC.
It is a committee of volunteers. The librarians and teachers review over 400 books each year. They select the book that has made the most distinguished contribution to children's literature.
Caldecott Medal winners are announced at the Alabama Library Association's Midwinter Meeting in January.
All of them that meet the criteria. This is usually about 400 books a year.
since 1937 ever year
Irvin Kerlan has written: 'Newbery and Caldecott awards'
Robert Lawson is the only individual to win both awards. He received the Newbery for Rabbit Hill in 1945 and the Caldecott for They Were Strong and Good in 1941.
Robert Lawson won the Caldecott Medal in 1941 for They Were Strong and Good. He won the Newbery medal in 1945 for Rabbit Hill.Tomie dePaola won a Caldecott Honor Medal for Strega Nonain 1976. He won a Newbery Honor Medal for 26 Fairmont Avenuein 2000.
Robert Lawson received the Newbery Award in 1945 forRabbit Hill.He did receive a Caldecott Honor in 1941 for They Were Strong and Good. In fact, Robert Lawson is the only author/illustrator to win both these awards.
The Caldecott awards are made out of the metal known as copper. These awards are given to certain recognized American children's book authors every year.
Some newbery awards
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) awards the Caldecott Medal.
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) awards the Caldecott Medal each year.
The Caldecott Award is given by librarians to picture books. The Newbery Award is given to books other than picture books by librarians. Most states have reading contests and give awards to books chosen by children in their states. Coretta Scott King started awards for books featuring African Americans.
Books could win awards such as the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, Man Booker Prize, Newbery Medal (for children's literature), and Hugo Award (for science fiction and fantasy), among others. These awards are given in recognition of outstanding literary achievements in various genres and categories.
In America, the award for picture books is the Caldecott Award. The Newbery Award is for children's books that are not picture books. Each state has a book award. Coretta Scott King started an award for books about African American children.
The ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) awards the Newbery Medal.