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Born March 22, 1846, Randolph Caldecott was an English illustrator known for transforming children's books with illustrations.
In 1937 an award was created to recognize outstanding children's book illustrators and was named in Randolph Caldecott's honor.
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguised American picture book for children.
For a list of Caldecott Medal winners, 1938 - present click here.
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In 1937 an award was created to recognize outstanding children's book illustrators and was named in Randolph Caldecott's honor.
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguised American picture book for children.
For a list of Caldecott Medal winners, 1938 - present click here.
- And The (real) Caldecott Winner Is...
On Monday, A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka won the coveted 2012 Caldecott Medal! Caldecott honors were awarded to Blackout by John Rocco; Grandpa Green by Lane Smith; and Me... Jane by Patrick McDonnell. How did Arlington's elementary...
- Happy 65th Birthday David Mccaulay!
Friday, Dec. 2 is the birthday of author and illustrator David McCaulay. Macaulay is the author and illustrator of many books on architecture and design including the famous The Way Things Work. His titles break down complex engineering and...
- Happy 119th Birthday Robert Lawson!
Tuesday, October 4, is the birthday of children's author and illustrator Robert Lawson. Lawson, born in New York City, studied art at the New York School of Fine and Applied Art. When America entered the first World War, he joined up as a camouflage...
- Happy 97th Birthday Robert Mccloskey!
September 15 marks the 97th birthday of author and illustrator Robert McCloskey. McCloskey's stunning illustrations paired with sweetly memorable stories have made his books a staple in homes, libraries, and classrooms all over the country. One of...
- Elementary School Students Pick Mock Caldecott Winners
Each year, some Arlington Public School librarians team up with young book lovers to select the best picture book of the year. With guidance from the librarians, students in ten elementary schools analyzed the illustrations of up to a dozen potential...