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The Caldecott Medal
The Caldecott Medal
In January of each year, a committee of librarians awards the Caldecott Medal to "the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children" published the previous year. Named for illustrator Ralph Caldecott, this prestigious award is considered the highest achievement for picture book illustrators in the US. Winners become household names, and their work has included some of the most beloved picture books in children's literature.
In January of each year, a committee of librarians awards the Caldecott Medal to "the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children" published the previous year. Named for illustrator Ralph Caldecott, this prestigious award is considered the highest achievement for picture book illustrators in the US. Winners become household names, and their work has included some of the most beloved picture books in children's literature.
Brookline's elementary libraries invite you to participate in a "Mock Caldecott" contest. We will form our own Caldecott Committee, including children and families, and turn our trained eye to 10 possible winners of this year's medal.
Brookline's elementary libraries invite you to participate in a "Mock Caldecott" contest. We will form our own Caldecott Committee, including children and families, and turn our trained eye to 10 possible winners of this year's medal.
Caldecott Criteria
Caldecott Criteria
Take a look at the videos below to learn about the criteria the real Caldecott Committee uses to examine hundreds of picture books and choose a winner.
Take a look at the videos below to learn about the criteria the real Caldecott Committee uses to examine hundreds of picture books and choose a winner.
Omufinal.mp4Character
Character
Who the story is about
Who the story is about
Read aloud: Thank You, Omu
Read aloud: Thank You, Omu
Plot Caldecott (This is Not My Hat).webmPlot
Plot
What happens in the story
What happens in the story
Read aloud: This is Not My Hat
Read aloud: This is Not My Hat
The Man Who Walked Between the TowersSetting
Setting
Where and when the story takes place
Where and when the story takes place
Read aloud: The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
Read aloud: The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
Style.webmStyle
Style
How the illustrator creates the pictures
How the illustrator creates the pictures
Read aloud: Hello, Lighthouse
Read aloud: Hello, Lighthouse
OfficerBuckle.mp4Interpretation
Interpretation
How the words and pictures go together
How the words and pictures go together
Officer Buckle and Gloria
Officer Buckle and Gloria
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