Caldecott Medal

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Caldecott Medal

HONOR

Since 1938, awarded by the American Library Association for the most distinguished illustrated contribution to American children's literature during the prior year. See also the Newbery Medal.

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Donald Hall Poet 20-Sep-1928 The One Day

Trina Schart Hyman Artist 8-Apr-1939 19-Nov-2004 Children's book illustrator

John Schoenherr Artist 5-Jul-1935 8-Apr-2010 Owl Moon

Maurice Sendak Author 10-Jun-1928 8-May-2012 Where The Wild Things Are

William Steig Cartoonist 14-Nov-1907 3-Oct-2003 Shrek, The New Yorker

Lynd Ward Engraver 26-Jun-1905 28-Jun-1985 Gods' Man

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