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The John Newbery Medal, frequently shortened to the Newbery, is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), to the author of "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children". The Newbery and the Caldecott Medal are considered the two most prestigious awards for children's literature in the United States. Books selected are widely carried by bookstores and libraries, the authors are interviewed on television, and master's and doctoral theses are written on them. Named for John Newbery, an 18th-century English publisher of juvenile books, the winner of the Newbery is selected at the ALA's Midwinter Conference by a fifteen-person committee. The Newbery was proposed by Frederic G. Melcher in 1921, making it the first children's book award in the world. The physical bronze medal was designed by Rene Paul Chambellan and is given to the winning author at the next ALA annual conference. Since its founding there have been several changes to the composition of the selection committee, while the physical medal remains the same.
The Randolph Caldecott Medal annually recognizes the preceding year's "most distinguished American picture book for children", beginning with 1937 publications. It is awarded to the illustrator by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). The Caldecott and Newbery Medals are the most prestigious American children's book awards.
Chris Van Allsburg is an American illustrator and writer of children's books. He has won two Caldecott Medals for U.S. picture book illustration, for Jumanji (1981) and The Polar Express (1985), both of which he also wrote; both were later adapted as successful motion pictures. He was also a Caldecott runner-up in 1980 for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. For his contribution as a children's illustrator he was 1986 U.S. nominee for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international recognition for creators of children's books. He received the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Michigan in April 2012.
Arnold Stark Lobel was an American author of children's books, including the Frog and Toad series and Mouse Soup. He both wrote and illustrated those picture books, as well as Fables, for which he won the 1981 Caldecott Medal recognizing the year's best-illustrated U.S. picture book.
Kevin Henkes is an American writer and illustrator of children's books. As an illustrator he won the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon (2004). Two of his books were Newbery Medal Honor Books, Olive's Ocean in 2004 and The Year of Billy Miller in 2014. His picture book Waiting was named both a 2016 Caldecott Honor Book and a Geisel Honor Book. It was only the second time any author has won that combination of awards.
Marcia Joan Brown was an American writer and illustrator of more than 30 children's books. She has won three annual Caldecott Medals from the American Library Association, and six Caldecott Medal honors as an illustrator, recognizing the year's best U.S. picture book illustration, and the ALA's Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal in 1992 for her career contribution to children's literature. Many of her titles have been published in translation, including Afrikaans, German, Japanese, Spanish and Xhosa-Bantu editions. Brown is known as one of the most honored illustrators in children's literature.
Chris Raschka is an American illustrator, writer, and violist. He contributed to children's literature as a children's illustrator. He was U.S. nominee for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 2012.
Brian Selznick is an American illustrator and writer best known as the writer of The Invention of Hugo Cabret (2007) and The Marvels (2015) and Wonderstruck (2011). He won the 2008 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration recognizing The Invention of Hugo Cabret. he is also known for illustrating children's books such as the (2018) Harry Potter series.
Jon Klassen is a Canadian writer and illustrator of children's books and an animator. He won both the American Caldecott Medal and the British Kate Greenaway Medal for children's book illustration, recognizing the 2012 picture book This Is Not My Hat, which he also wrote. He is the first person to win both awards for the same work.
A Ball for Daisy is a 2011 children's wordless picture book written and illustrated by Chris Raschka. The book tells the story of a dog named Daisy, who has a beloved ball destroyed and then replaced. Raschka won the 2012 Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in the book. The creation of the book took years but was praised for its ability to evoke emotion in the reader.
Grand Canyon by Jason Chin is a 2017 children's nonfiction picture book. Using the premise of a hiking trip in the Grand Canyon, the book tells about the plants, animals and habitats of the Grand Canyon, both now and in the past. The inspiration for the book was a trip in high school and was originally going to be an origin story. The book marked the first time Chin used die cuts in addition to his normal use of pen and ink, watercolors, and gouache. These illustrations were praised by critics and led to speculation that the book could be a rare non-fiction Caldecott recipient. This speculation proved correct as the book was awarded a 2018 Caldecott Honor and also a 2018 Sibert Honor.
A Big Mooncake for Little Star is a 2018 picture book written and illustrated by Grace Lin. The story is about Little Star gradually eating the mooncake that her mother has baked. The book was a departure for Lin both thematically and in her use of illustrative style. The book was well reviewed and was awarded a Caldecott Honor. The illustrations feature heavy use of black and rely on both the pictures and words to convey the story and its themes.
Feather Mountain is a 1951 picture book written and illustrated by Elizabeth Olds. Birds without any feathers must journey to feather mountain in order to get the plumage. The book was a recipient of a 1952 Caldecott Honor for its illustrations.
The Storm Book is a 1952 picture book written by Charlotte Zolotow and illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham. The book tells the story of a summer storm from the perspective of a young boy. The book was a recipient of a 1953 Caldecott Honor for its illustrations.
Book of Nursery and Mother Goose Rhymes is a 1954 picture book written and illustrated by Marguerite de Angeli. The book is a collection of Mother Goose rhymes accompanied by illustrations. The book was a recipient of a 1955 Caldecott Honor for its illustrations.
Crow Boy is a 1955 picture book written and illustrated by Crow Boy. The book tells the story of a shy Japanese boy who hides at school until a new teacher takes notice of him. The book was a recipient of a 1956 Caldecott Honor for its illustrations.
1 is One is a 1956 picture book written and illustrated by Tasha Tudor. The book is a counting book going up to the number 20. The book was a recipient of a 1957 Caldecott Honor for its illustrations.
Gillespie and the Guards is a 1956 picture book written by Benjamin Elkin and illustrated by James Daugherty. The book tells the story of a boy who attempts to fool the king's guard. The book was a recipient of a 1957 Caldecott Honor for its illustrations.
Fly High, Fly Low is a 1957 picture book written and illustrated by Don Freeman. The book tells the story two birds whose nest gets taken down. The book was a recipient of a 1958 Caldecott Honor for its illustrations.
The Moon Jumpers is a 1959 picture book written by Janice May Udry and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. The book tells the story of some children playing at night in the summer. The book was a recipient of a 1960 Caldecott Honor for its illustrations.
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- ↑ "Caldecott Medal & Honor Books, 1938-Present". Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). Archived from the original on 2019-03-29. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
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