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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The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British
bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the
Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the
American Library Association, to the author of the most
distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
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The Theodor Seuss Geisel Award is given annually to the author(s)
and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished American book for
beginning readers published in English in the United States
during the preceding year. The winner(s), recognized for their
literary and artistic achievements that demonstrate creativity
and imagination to engage children in reading, receives a bronze
medal. Honor Book authors and illustrators receive certificates,
which are presented at the ALA Annual Conference. The award was
established in 2004 and first presented in 2006.
The award is named for the world-renowned children’s author,
Theodor Geisel. "A person’s a person no matter how small,"
Theodor Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, would say. "Children want the
same things we want: to laugh, to be challenged, to be
entertained and delighted." Brilliant, playful, and always
respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the
consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents. In
the process, he helped them to read.
(Theodor Seuss) Geisel Award
The Coretta Scott King Awards are presented annually by the
American Library Association to honor African-American authors
and illustrators who create outstanding books for children and
young adults. Initially, the award was established in 1969 to
recognize authors and then was expanded to include a separate
award for illustrators in 1979. These awards are given to
commemorate the life and work of the late Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her continuing
efforts in working for peace and civil rights issues.
The Coretta Scott King Awards