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The Caldecott Medal is given by the American Library Association to the artist or author of the most distinguished children's book of the previous year. | The Caldecott Medal is given by the American Library Association to the artist or author of the most distinguished children's book of the previous year. | ||
| − | The medal bears the likeness of the 19th Century British illustrator | + | The medal bears the likeness of the 19th Century British illustrator Randolph Caldecott. |
SF and Fantasy winners: | SF and Fantasy winners: | ||
| + | * 1976: ''Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears'' illustrated by [[Leo Dillon|Leo]] and [[Diane Dillon]]; text: retold by Verna Aardema (Dial) | ||
| + | * 1977: ''Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions'' illustrated by [[Leo Dillon|Leo]] and [[Diane Dillon]]; text: Margaret Musgrove (Dial) | ||
* 1988: ''Owl Moon'' illustrated by [[John Schoenherr]]; text: [[Jane Yolen]] (Philomel) | * 1988: ''Owl Moon'' illustrated by [[John Schoenherr]]; text: [[Jane Yolen]] (Philomel) | ||
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Revision as of 06:32, 22 December 2019
The Caldecott Medal is given by the American Library Association to the artist or author of the most distinguished children's book of the previous year.
The medal bears the likeness of the 19th Century British illustrator Randolph Caldecott.
SF and Fantasy winners:
- 1976: Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon; text: retold by Verna Aardema (Dial)
- 1977: Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon; text: Margaret Musgrove (Dial)
- 1988: Owl Moon illustrated by John Schoenherr; text: Jane Yolen (Philomel)
| Caldecott Medal | Website | 1937— |
| This is an award page. If you know something about it, such as who awarded it, who the winners were, what the criteria were, and when it was awarded, please add it! See Standards for Awards. |
