Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Birthday of Randolph Caldecott


 
Born March 22, 1846, Randolph Caldecott was an English illustrator known for transforming children's books with illustrations.

In 1937 an award was created to recognize outstanding children's book illustrators and was named in Randolph Caldecott's honor.

The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguised American picture book for children.

For a list of Caldecott Medal winners, 1938 - present click here.

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