Call for second-round nominations

by Annisha Jeffries
Dec 12, 2024 | Filed in Blogs

We Need Your Nominations!

Hello, Calling Caldecott readers! As the year comes to a close, we’re calling on you to help us identify the most distinguished picture books of 2024. We’re inviting you to submit three more nominations to keep the conversation vibrant and ensure we spotlight the very best in children’s book illustration.

Serving on the Caldecott Committee has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional life. I was honored to serve as a committee member in 2018 and as chair in 2021. The deep dives into picture book artistry and the joy of celebrating exceptional talent are unmatched. Now, we’d love to hear from you! Which books have captivated you this year? Which ones do you think exemplify outstanding illustration and storytelling?

1. Reflect on the picture books published in 2024 that you’ve loved and admired.

2. Choose up to three titles that meet the Caldecott Medal’s criteria for distinguished illustration.

3. Share your nominations in the comments below by Tuesday, December 17. We'll share the results December 19.

Kitty, Adrienne, and I are so excited to read your nominations and keep the conversation going. Your insights are invaluable in highlighting the year’s standout books and celebrating the artistry of picture books. We can’t wait to see what you nominate!

Annisha Jeffries

Annisha Jeffries is an experienced librarian with over twenty-seven years of professional experience managing youth services at the Cleveland (OH) Public Library. She has an impressive record in this field. Annisha served on the 2018 Caldecott Award committee and chaired the 2021 Caldecott Award committee. Additionally, she teaches a digital literacy course for Library Juice Academy.

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Kate Bowman-Johnston

I can't believe I haven't really seen STILL LIFE by Alex London/Paul Zelinsky on many lists -- that is my top nomination!! I also love WE ARE DEFINITELY HUMAN by X. Fang, although there seems to be some question of eligibility due to a Canadian publisher. My students have been loving the riot of color that is JOYFUL SONG by Leslea Newman/Susan Gal, so that's my third one. :)

Posted : Dec 18, 2024 02:29

Cassie Greenlee

Home in a Lunchbox, Touch the Sky, and The Yellow Bus

Posted : Dec 17, 2024 05:48

Marva Hinton

My Daddy is a Cowboy, The Fastest Drummer, Desert Song

Posted : Dec 17, 2024 04:41

Susan Dailey

Home in a lunchbox; Jump for joy; Life after whale

Posted : Dec 17, 2024 01:07

Colleen Carney

Noodles on a Bicycle, We’re Definitely Human, Touch the Sky

Posted : Dec 17, 2024 11:56

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