Who invented the idea for the Caldecott Medal?

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∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

Frederick G. Melcher suggested the idea of a second children's book award. The Newbery was already given to the best work of children's literature in the last year, this award was created for the best work of children's illustration in the last year.

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Who invented the idea of the Caldecott Medal?

Rhiana Jeanette Williams

What is the Caldecott Medal out of?

The Caldecott medal is made out of bronze

What is the Caldecott medal made out of?

The Caldecott medal is made out of bronze

When was Caldecott Medal created?

Caldecott Medal was created in 1938.

For whom was the caldecott medal named?

Rick Caldecott

How do you say caldecott medal in french?

Médaille Caldecott.

Who won the caldecott medal in 1934?

The Caldecott medal was not awarded for the first time until 1938.

When was the caldecott medal made?

the caldecott medal was made and designed by René Paul Chambellan in 1937.

What is caldecott medal made out of?

The medal is bronze.

What is engraved on the back of the Caldecott Medal?

The back of the medal has an illustration of Caldecott's from the poem "Sing a Song of Sixpence."

Who won the caldecott medal in 1991?

Black and White by David Macaulay won the 1991 Caldecott medal.

Who won the caldecott medal in 1945?

Prayer for a Child by Rachel Field won the Caldecott Medal in 1945.