Randolph Caldecott Medal
About the Randolph Caldecott Medal
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
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Award and Frequency
An annual award where the winner receives a bronze medal and honorees, if any, receive a plaque.
This award is given out on an annual basis.
Eligibility
Please visit ALSC's Caldecott Medal Terms, Criteria, Committee, and Submission page for information about eligibility and submission.
Applicant Responsibility
Medalist and honorees attend the Newbery/Caldecott Banquet during the ALA Annual Conference. Medalist presents an acceptance speech. Honorees accept plaques, no speech.
Application Instructions
Please visit ALSC's Caldecott Medal Terms, Criteria, Committee, and Submission page for information about eligibility and submission.
Contact Information
If you need more information, feel free to contact the ALA Library Reference Desk by telephone: 800-545-2433, extension 2153; fax: 312-280-3255; e-mail: library@ala.org; or regular mail: ALA Library, American Library Association, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611-2795.Selection Criteria
Please visit ALSC's Caldecott Medal Terms, Criteria, Committee, and Submission page for information about eligibility and submission.
