The newbery and the caldecott awards are the most anticipated of the. The 2012 edition of the newbery and caldecott awards guide. Kwame alexander and kadir nelsons book won the caldecott, the top prize for picture books, and jerry crafts novel won the newbery for kids books. While the covers of all caldecott winners bear the famous gold medal, some make better birthday and holiday gifts than others. The caldecott medal was named in honor of nineteenthcentury english illustrator randolph caldecott. It is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished american picture book for children. The john newbery medal, frequently shortened to the newbery, is a literary award given by the. A display of the 2012 newbery winner and honor books. See the winners of the newbery, caldecott and other childrens book awards. Caldecott medal winning books childrens literature. Caldecott award the caldecott award is an american award given each year to the most distinguished childrens picture book. That year an award committee selected the medal and honor books for both. The randolph caldecott medal annually recognizes the preceding years most.
The randolph caldecott medal annually recognizes the preceding years most distinguished american picture book for children, beginning with 1937 publications. The newbery and the caldecott medal are considered the two most. The newbery and the caldecott medal are considered the two most prestigious awards for childrens. Members of the 2012 caldecott medal selection committee. Divining the winners of the 2012 newbery, caldecott medals. A short history of the newbery and caldecott medals.
Established in 1938, the caldecott medal is named for 19thc. American library association announces 2012 youth media award. The newbery medal was named for eighteenth century british bookseller john newbery. The award was named after randolph caldecott, a 19th century english illustrator. The newbery and caldecott medals and honor book seals are property of the american library association and cannot be used in any form or reproduced without permission of the ala office of rights and permissions. It is awarded to the illustrator by the association for library service to children alsc, a division of the american library association ala. Your guide to the best childrens and young adult literature for 2015 is here. The medal is awarded annually by the association for library service to children, to the. It is awarded annually by the association for library service to children. A short history of the newbery and caldecott medals alas newbery and caldecott awards are given for childrens books, but they carry grownup cloutin fact, they may be the most coveted. Updated to include the 2012 award and honor books, the newbery. The difference between caldecott and newbery awards. To emphasize to the public that contributions to the literature for children deserve similar recognition to poetry, plays, or novels.
There are indeed plenty of fantastic childrens books among the caldecott medal winners, including our personal favorites. A display of the 2012 caldecott winner and honor books. The caldecott and newbery medals are the most prestigious american childrens book awards. Alas newbery and caldecott awards are given for childrens books, but. Caldecott medal for the most distinguished american picture book for. The john newbery medal, frequently shortened to the newbery, is a literary award given by the association for library service to children alsc, a division of the american library association ala, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children. Ages 48 ages 912 author interviews award winners books with boy characters books with girl characters illustrator interviews awardwinning illustrator ma. The girl who drank the moon winner of the 2017 newbery medal. Librarians and other childrens literature lovers across the country are making friendly bets about which books will be chosen for the 2012 newbery and caldecott medals.