Caldecott 2015

The Randolph Caldecott Medal annually recognizes the preceding year’s “most distinguished American picture book for children”, beginning with 1937 publications. It is awarded to the illustrator by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). The Caldecott and Newbery Medals are the most prestigious American children’s book awards.

The 2015 Caldecott Medal went to “The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend,” illustrated and written by Dan Santat, which follows the journey of an imaginary friend in search of his perfect match.

The Adventures of Beekle is the story of an imaginary friend who goes in search of a child who needs him. Author and illustrator Dan Santat says, “I found it interesting that no one had ever taken the approach from the imaginary friend’s point of view.”

Honor books:

“This One Summer,” illustrated by Jillian Tamaki and written by Mariko Tamaki

“The Right Word: Roget and his Thesaurus,” written by Jen Bryant and illustrated by Melissa Sweet

“Viva Frida,” illustrated and written by Yuyi Morales

“The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky’s Abstract Art,” illustrated by Mary GrandPré and written by Barb Rosenstock

“Sam and Dave Dig a Hole,” illustrated by Jon Klassen

“Nana in the City,” illustrated and written by Lauren Castillo

This week in library we will be reading the 2015 Caldecott winner as well as the 2015 Honor books. The students will vote for their favorite book using Poll Daddy. Vote below!

Below are a few of the Caldecott Honor book trailers.