Caldecott

Consider their dominance in Caldecott Medals over the past five years.

Paradigm shift Roger Sutton 2007

The question of "why don't more ____ [african american authors, non-fiction titles, etc.] win the Newbery/Caldecott" is a real and important one, but I think the idea of judges subconsciously marking down for other awards is not what's going on, and deflects, onto individuals, problems that are at a more institutional level (who gets published and why ... how do we evaluate "excellence" ...) 8: 32 PM, November 29, 2007

Picking a (Prize) Fight Roger Sutton 2007

I personally have no answers about the disparity in Caldecott medals going to more males, and I think that there are many factors contributing on all levels from the illustrators themselves to the publishers and committees and so on.

The other g-word Roger Sutton 2007

One would have to go back over all the books of the past 23 years to seek out the bases for the skewing in Caldecott Awards by gender.

The other g-word Roger Sutton 2007

I know, I know, the Caldecott is for the pictures, but it's a shame that this is the text with the most exposure.) 12: 08 PM, January 10, 2006

Going to the dogs, again. Roger Sutton 2006

Bestowed by the American Library Association, the Caldecott is the highest award given to picture books.

Week in Ideas: Christopher Shea 2012

A Sick Day For Amos McGee won the Caldecott, which is given to the artist who creates

NPR Topics: News 2011

A Sick Day For Amos McGee won the Caldecott, which is given to the artist who creates

NPR Topics: News 2011

Small, principally known as a Caldecott-winning illustrator, makes a stunning debut into adult works with a book that's the equivalent of a good therapy session-one that leads to a joyous catharsis as young David finally receives the comfort and understanding he so badly needs.

Independent Weekly: All Recent Stories 2009

Though the refrain for years has been that the picture book market is all but gone, critical acclaim for works such as Caldecott winner Flotsam, the rise of graphic novels and avid interest in manga may be turning that around.

The WritingYA Weblog: Odd Lots tanita davis 2007