2. “THE MEDAL SHALL BE
AWARDED ANNUALLY TO THE
ARTIST OF THE MOST
DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN
PICTURE BOOK FOR CHILDREN
PUBLISHED BY AN AMERICAN
PUBLISHER IN THE UNITED
STATES IN ENGLISH DURING
THE PRECEDING YEAR.”
~AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
3. THE CALDECOTT MEDAL:
5 W’S TO KNOW!
• Who can win?
• An American artist (only the artist!)
• What kind of book can win?
• A picture book for children.
• When does the book have to be published?
• The year before.
• Where does the book need to be published?
• The United States.
• Why is a book chosen?
• The excellence of the illustrations.
7. R
S
2011 ~ PENCIL, WOODCUTS
THE LION AND THE MOUSE BY
JERRY PINKNEY
2010 ~ WATERCOLOR, PEN & INK
8. RANDOLPH CALDECOTT –
THE MAN BEHIND THE AWARD
Born in Chester,
England in 1846.
Showed an early
interest in art.
Sketches appeared in
magazines and
newspapers.
Became a well-known
Victorian illustrator.
One of the first
Self-portrait
illustrators of
children’s books.
12. WHO WILL WIN THIS YEAR??
We’ll find out on January 23, 2012!!!
13. SOURCES
American Library Association
Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature:
Digital Collection
Follett Library Resources
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Project Gutenberg
Randolph Caldecott Society of America
Randolph Caldecott Society UK
Hinweis der Redaktion
We’re starting a really fun unit – what do you suppose is the answer?
What does THAT mean? Let’s break it down into the 5 Ws…..you will all be responsible for knowing these; I will be asking you to show that you know them.De-construct the medal statement and define some of the wording.After last W: let’s take a look at some book covers of past Caldecott winners – artist work in many different styles and with different media. Have students name some media they have worked with in art class.
Point out caption info – author and illustrator are one and the same here – watch to see if any are differentNotice precision and realism with the ducks; softness of watercolor in the sky
Point out differences in styles – can see the edges of the woodcut and paper – color choice – notice multiple media for Golem – refer back to “distinguished” excellence –
Discuss contrast – what do you notice? Perspective; layout (design with stars, vertical title, etc).Of all the books published in each year, these rose to the top
This watercolor looks very different from Madeline’s Rescue; Sick Day has different author; more mixed media
Began illustrating children’s books around 1874.Based his books on popular nursery rhymes, folk songs, stories, and poems.Printed largely in color with sepia sketches.Pictures full of movement and humor.Let’s look at one book in particular -
Ask about movement and humor – story about a man on a runaway horse – appealing to children.
A double-page spread – new vocab term to know – what is happening?
American Library Association wanted to promote picture books; decided to create an award similar to the Newbery Award. Award named after Randolph Caldecott; his illustration from this book is on the medal.Chosen by a committee made up of librarians; changes every year. They read thousands of books and have lots of discussions before they vote.