Longshots #157 - Selecting a Caldecott Medal Winner

April 16, 2009

Chair of the 2009 Caldecott Selection Committee Nell Colburn shares the history Caldecott Medal, which is given to the most distinguished American picture book for children. She also covers the award process, serving on the committee, and the 2009 winner, The House in the Night, illustrated by Beth Krommes and written by Susan Marie Swanson.

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 Caldecott Medal  ALA  award selection process  illustration  children's illustrators  Nell Colburn  Susan Marie Swanson  Beth Krommes  The House in the Night  children's literature award  School Libraries     
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