Calling Caldecott
Ahoy there! I’m here to start a conversation about Sophie Blackall’s latest picture book — one that has many of the hallmarks of her previous books (yes, including spectacular seascapes and even a lighthouse) but also breaks new ground — or explores new seas, in this case. And no, the...
The Caldecott criteria states that the award should honor a work that provides “a visual experience” for the young reader and “respects a child’s ‘understandings, abilities, and appreciations.’” Cherry Mo’s visually enthralling and nearly wordless debut, Home in a Lunchbox, does just that, using colorful digital illustrations and cinematic flourishes to...
We asked readers to give us four titles that they thought were worthy of the Caldecott Award. Thank you to everyone who submitted comments. We will have one more round of nominations in December where we'll ask for three nominations, so stay tuned! Here’s what the November results showed: Twenty-five titles were...
The 2024 NYT/NYPL Best Illustrated list came out yesterday! Here are the titles selected: The Cat Way, written and illustrated by Sara Lundberg, translated by B.J. Woodstein Animal Albums From A to Z, written and illustrated by Cece Bell Planting Hope: A Portrait of Photographer Sebastião Salgado, written by Philip Hoelzel, illustrated...
Pertinent information for those interested in serving on Caldecott committees: There are certain rules and regulation to bear in mind. According to the rules placed by ALA, no committee member may blog while serving on the committee: “Members should not use social media or electronic forms of communication in relation...
Friends, we’ve looked at a number of extraordinary picture books so far, and much as we might enjoy giving each one a prize, Caldecott is looking for “the most distinguished.” It’s time to make some choices. The real Caldecott committee is beginning their nomination process, which you can learn more...
Today on Calling Caldecott, a conversation between Elisa Gall and Jonathan Hunt about sequels, series, and the Caldecott Award. (This is an entry in their "why-the-hell" Calling Caldecott series. Previous posts include discussions about the Caldecott and holiday books; photography; board books; the Newbery Award; "didactic intent"; and folklore.) ELISA...
I’m a big fan of Matthew Cordell’s work. I was on the 2018 Caldecott committee that chose Wolf in the Snow, and I selected Evergreen last year for the Robin Smith Picture Book Prize. So, what do I like about Cordell’s latest outing, The Ship in the Window written by...
We've been checking religiously for Fuse #8's predictions post, and today is the day! You know things are getting real when Betsy Bird presents her final (after spring and summer) predictions for Newbery and Caldecott winners. Her whole post is definitely worth a look; we will focus our attention on her...
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