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.
Vashti Harrison Big (2024)
Doug Salati Hot Dog (2023)
Jason Chin Watercress (2022) written by Andrea Wang
Michael Goade We Are Water Protectors (2021) written by Carole Lindstrom
Kadir Nelson The Undefeated (2020) written by Kwame Alexander
Sophia Blackall Hello Lighthouse (2019)
Matthew Cordell Wolf in the Snow (2018)
Javaka Steptoe Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (2017)
Sophie Blackall Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear (2016) written by Lindsay Mattick
Dan Santat The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend (2015)
Brian Floca Locomotive (2014)
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