This is a complete list of the books that have won the caldecott award. There are indeed plenty of fantastic children s books among the caldecott medal winners, including our personal favorites. It is awarded annually by the association for library service to children, a division. Poem by kwame alexander originally appeared on the undefeated website. The medal is awarded annually by the association for library service to children, to the. A complete list of caldecott medal and honor books from 1938 to present. The medal is awarded annually by the association for library service to children. The randolph caldecott medal annually recognizes the preceding years most distinguished.
The caldecott and newbery medals are the most prestigious american childrens book awards. The randolph caldecott medal annually recognizes the preceding years most distinguished american picture book for children, beginning with 1937 publications. Marcus, the award helped drawin american artists to the field of childrens books. Childrens book the undefeated wins caldecott and two. Looking for newbery medal and honor seals for your book collection.
Caldecott honor book ala notable book new york times best illustrated book children romp and play throughout a heavy fog in a cape cod seaside village in this classic caldecott honor book, from legendary picture book duo. It is awarded annually by the association for library service to children. The medal is awarded annually by the association for library service to children, to the artist of the most distinguished american picture book for children. It is awarded to the illustrator by the association for library service to children alsc, a division of the american library association ala.
The newbery and the caldecott medal are considered the two most prestigious awards for childrens literature in the united states. It is awarded annually 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. Books children s book the undefeated wins caldecott and two other awards. For a printable list of the winners and all the honor books for each year, select the checklist tab. Click here for caldecott medal winners and honor books, 1938present. Random house childrens books, an imprint of random house childrens books. While the covers of all caldecott winners bear the famous gold medal, some make better birthday and holiday gifts than others. According to childrens literature expert leonard s. Online shopping for caldecott medal from a great selection at books store. The caldecott medal was named in honor of nineteenthcentury english illustrator randolph caldecott. The newbery medal is awarded annually by the american library association for the most distinguished american childrens book published.