Caldecott Academy—Online Opportunities

Caldecott 75 Blog Notes

Stay on top of the celebration news and join the conversation at ALSC's Caldecott anniversary blog spot.

Facebook Forums with Caldecott-Winning Authors

 
Throughout 2012-13 ALSC will host special Facebook Forums with winners of past Caldecott Medals! These events are open to the public and individuals can participate by visiting ALSC's Facebook page.
This six-week course taught by Kathleen T. Horning is designed to provide librarians (and other interested adults) with a deeper understanding the Caldecott Medal. In addition to looking at the history of the award itself and how the winners are selected, participants will also learn about the artistic elements behind the books that have been named “most distinguished” over the years, and will learn to identify media, style, visual elements, and the basics of composition. 

Webinars

As a special benefit to members for this celebration, four webinars will be offered free to ALSC members.   

Expanding the Caldecott Experience: Programming with Caldecott Winning and Honor Books
Instructor: Gene Nelson
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 from 11 am - Noon Central time
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 from  6 - 7 pm Central time
 
This webinar is completely free to ALSC members and $55 for nonmembers.  An archived version of this session will be available to members free of charge after the webinar has taken place; you do not need to register for the webinar to receive the archive.  Space is limited; please do not register unless you are sincere about attending live.
 
Instructors: Kathleen T. Horning and Nick Glass
Tuesday March 12, 2013 from 5 - 6 pm Central time
Thursday May 16, 2013 from 1 - 2 pm Central time
 
This webinar is completely free to ALSC members and $55 for nonmembers.  An archived version of this session will be available to members free of charge after the webinar has taken place; you do not need to register for the webinar to receive the archive.  Space is limited; please do not register unless you are sincere about attending live.
 
Instructor: Rita Auerbach, past Caldecott Committee chair
This webinar has already taken place, but the archived sessions are available for free and unlimited viewing.
 
Instructor: Dilys Evans, author and artist
This webinar has already taken place, but the archived sessions are available for free and unlimited viewing by ALSC members.