Who decides the winners for the Newbery and Caldecott awards?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

The Association for Library Service to Children, or ALSC.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

Caldecott Medal winners are announced at the Alabama Library Association's Midwinter Meeting in January.

Answer 6

All of them that meet the criteria. This is usually about 400 books a year.

Answer 7

since 1937 ever year