Since I am reviewing Caldecott and Newbery Award winning books, I thought it would be nice to find out more about the two awards and the differences between them.
After exploring the website for the Association of Library Service to Children (ALSC), I learned that the Caldecott Medal is named for a famous 19th Century illustrator, Randolph Caldecott. The medal is awarded yearly to the artist of the best children's picture book. The medal winner is chosen by the ALSC.
The Newbery Medal is named for an 18th Century bookseller, John Newbery. The yearly winner is also chosen by the ALSC and goes to the author of the most notable piece of children's literature.
The awards are for completely different things, so it would not be fair to say one is more prestigious than the other. To receive either one would be a tremendous honor.
References
Association for Library Service to Children. (n.d.). Caldecott Medal Home Page. Retrieved September 12, 2008, from http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal.cfm
Association for Library Service to Children. (n.d.). Newbery Medal Home Page. Retrieved September 12, 2008, from http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/newberymedal/newberymedal.cfm
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