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Announcing the 2017 Calling Caldecott winners
Our Mock Caldecott vote has concluded. Thanks to everyone (if our numbers and math are correct, over 600 of you—a record number) who participated. There may be hope for us all if we all still care this passionately about picture books.The winner of our Mock Caldecott, with a phenomenally high...
2017 Ballot #1 results — and ballot #2 now open
The three of us watched the voting in real time yesterday and last night, and woke up early today to check numbers before the balloting closed at 9 am. This is a really exciting time for us, but it can also be heartbreaking as we see some of our favorites are...
And the 2016 Calling Caldecott winners are...
Approximately four hundred of you (judging by the number of first-place votes) took part in our second vote yesterday, with every one of the remaining eight books on the ballot garnering significant support (see results below). Congratulations to all those deserving and distinguished picture books! and best of luck in...
Beekle wins 2015 Caldecott Medal
The actual results are in. The Real Committee has spoken! And now it's time for us all to cheer and mourn and weigh in (in the comments).Here are the books the committee chose:WINNERThe Adventures of Beekle written and illustrated by Dan SantatHONOR BOOKS (SIX! AND ONE IS A YA GRAPHIC...
Calling Caldecott winner is The Farmer and the Clown
Congratulations to Marla Frazee's spectacular The Farmer and the Clown, winner of this year's Calling Caldecott mock vote!While the rest of you were checking the weather and worrying about travel plans and charging your cellphones, we were here checking the returns for Calling Caldecott (results below).Last year was unusual in...
Extra Yarn wins 2013 Calling Caldecott vote
The winner of the 2013 Calling Caldecott mock voteis Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen. The two honor books areGreen by Laura Vaccaro SeegerZ Is for Moose by Kelly Bingham, illustrated by Paul O. ZelinskyThough the first place numbers were decisive on this ballot, there...
Here we go again!
Welcome to Year Two of Calling Caldecott, talking about this year's picture books -- what can win, what will win, what should win.Last year we started with a list so we'll do the same this year. What follows is a list of picture books that have been starred in more...
Me...Jane wins Calling Caldecott vote
The winner of the 2012 Calling Caldecott mock vote is Me...Jane by Patrick McDonnell! The four honor books areBalloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa SweetBlackout by John RoccoGrandpa Green by Lane SmithI Want My Hat Back by Jon KlassenThough...
It begins...
Hello to all from blog newbies Robin and Lolly! When Roger Sutton asked us to helm a Heavy Medal companion blog, was there any chance we would refuse? Absolutely not!We both have inside knowledge about the workings of the Caldecott Committee, some of which we'll share with you over the...
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