Caldecott Medal
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott, and is given to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. The Caldecott Award was established in 1938. Click here to see what Caldecott Medal winners and nominees are available in our libraries, and scroll down to see some of Ms. Jenkins' favorite titles in this award.
Ms. Jenkins' Favorite Caldecott Books
The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander
Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett
Me & Mama by Cozbi A. Cabrera
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena
This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal
Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora
Viva Frida by Yuyi Morales
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat
They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel
Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett
Me & Mama by Cozbi A. Cabrera
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena
This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal
Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora
Viva Frida by Yuyi Morales
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat
They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel