The Caldecott Medal 75th Anniversary

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Celebrating 75 years of the Caldecott Medal 1938-2013

 

Join us in celebrating 75 years of distinguished picture books! ALSC has lots of special Caldecott-related events and activities planned throughout the year to make it possible for you to be involved in the celebration, in person, online, and in print. We hope you will find a way to participate and to share the celebration locally with children in your community. Check back here frequently for updates, and follow the celebration at the ALSC blog and on Facebook. Members and subscribers, watch your mailbox this May for the Spring issue of Children and Libraries, dedicated to all things Caldecott and picture book art!

Scrapbook 

Take a stroll down memory lane and enjoy "75 Years of the Caldecott Medal," which captures rarely seen moments and memorabilia from Caldecott history.

Caldecott Academy—Online Opportunities

ALSC is presenting Webinars, Facebook Forums with illustrators, and an online course. Find the format that suits your schedule and immerse yourself in the Caldecott and distinguished picture book art. 

Events 

The Caldecott celebration hits the road with special events at the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago (June 2013) and the ALSC National Institute (September 2012).

Anniversary Logo 

Learn more about the very special 75th anniversary logo created by Brian Selznick, 2008 Caldecott Medal Winner. The design playfully gathers Caldecott characters from across the decades.   

Extras 

Bookmarks

Small image of Caldecott bookmarkDownload our beautifully-designed Caldecott anniversary bookmarks free-of-charge. The bookmark features the anniversary logo illustrated by Brian Selznick and clues to five characters, from past Caldecott Medal-winning books, who appear on the logo.


Get Your Caldecott 75th Anniversary eBadge!

Caldecott 75th Anniversary eBadgeCelebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Caldecott Medal? Promote your celebration by uploading the official e-badge (left) to your blog or email signature. To upload the 75th Caldecott Badge to an e-mail signature:
 
1. Right-click on the image and save it to your hard-drive
2. Depending on which email server you use, you can upload the image so that it appears under the signature (dimensions 125 x 62 px)
 

Caldecott 75th Anniversary Facebook Cover

Caldecott 75th Anniversary Facebook CoverAnother way to show your Caldecott 75th spirit is to download the Facebook cover and use it on your own profile page.

To download the cover, click on the image (left). This will open a larger image which you can right-click and save to your hard-drive. Then use Facebook to upload the image from your hard-drive.
 
 

How will you celebrate?

 
 

Why not host a Caldecott Mock Election this year?

Newbery and Caldecott Mock Elections Tool Kit - Buy the tool kit and receive free access to an archived Mock Elections webinar hosted by Steven Engelfried!
 
Celebrate the Caldecott's 75th with a mock election! Election programs are a fun, interactive way to enhance children's listening and discussion skills; encourage kids to read; teach book examination skills; foster an appreciation of fine art and literature; stimulate interest in book awards; and much more!  Whether your election focuses on 2012 titles or the entire body of Caldecott winners, involving children (and adults!) in the voting process is an exciting, informative, hands-on experience.
 
The Mock Elections Tool Kit contains everything you need to plan and execute a gold-medal Caldecott election program!