2. The Caldecott Medal
was named in honor of
English illustrator
Randolph Caldecott
who lived in the
1800’s. This is a book
he wrote called “John
Gilpin’s Ride.”
3. The award is given out
every year by the
Association for Library
Service to Children, a
division of the American
Library Association, to the
artist of the most
distinguished American
picture book for children.
4. 15 Librarians are
chosen to be on the
Caldecott committee.
They read hundreds
and hundreds of books
so they can decided
which one is the best!
5. In 1937, Rene’ Paul
Chambellan designed
the Caldecott Medal.
It is a bronze medal
with the winner’s
name and the date
engraved on the back.
6. Some books each year
were called “runners-
up”. In 1971, that
term was changed to “The Red Book”, by
Barbara Lehman, was an
“honor books”. honor book in 2005.
These medals look
like the award except
they are silver instead
of bronze.
7. Now, let’s talk about
some books that have
won the Caldecott
Medal. If you would “The Man Who Walked
like to check one of Between the Towers”, by
these books out or Mordicai Gerstein, won the
another book which Caldecott Medal in 2004.
has won the medal,
check with Mrs.
Fleming.
26. If you want to
check out a book
which has won
the Caldecott
Medal in our
library, just check
the spine. It will
have a Caldecott
sticker. Or you
can ask Mrs.
Fleming!
27. Books which have won the Caldecott
Medal are really great! I hope you
enjoy reading some of them.
