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Caldecott Award
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Why is the Caldecott Award given?
The Caldecott Award is given for best picture book and the award is for the illustrator.
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Why is the Newbery Award given?
The award is given to the author who has made the 'most distinguished contribution to American literature for children'. It is for the best chapter book for kids.
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Dough Salati won the Caldecott Award in 2023 for this book about an overwhelmed and overheated pup. What is the name of the book?

Hot Dog

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Where are most Caldecott winners located in the Alisal School library?

Most Caldecott winners can be found in the E for Everyone section of the library (will also accept 'picture book' section).

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Corey Tabor won a Caldecott honor medal in 2022 for his book about a bird flying.  What is the name of this book?

Mel Fell

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Who can win the Caldecott Award?
Only American citizens can win the Caldecott award.
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When is the Newbery Award announced?
The winners are announce each year in January.
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The 2004 Caldecott Award winner is about a small mouse with a lot of heart. What is the title of the book?

The Tale of Despereaux

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What would be the call number (on the spine of the book) for 'Kitten's First Full Moon' written by Kevin Henkes?
E HEN
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Vera Brosgol wrote and illustrated this Caldecott honor book about a grandma who just wants to escape the noise and chaos of her family.  What is the name of this book?

Leave Me Alone!

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Who is the Caldecott Award named for?
The Caldecott Award is named for Randolph Caldecott, a 19th century illustrator.
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Who picks the winner of the Newbery Award?
A committee from the American Library Association selects the winners.
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What is the name of the 2020 Caldecott Award winner about black life in American illustrated by Kadir Nelson?

The Undefeated

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What is the call number on the spine of the 2013 Newbery Award winner, "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate?
FIC APP
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Sam and Dave Dig a Hole is one of the Caldecott honor books from 2015.  Who illustrated it?

Jon Klassen

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Who selects the Caldecott Award winners?
A committee from the American Library Association (ALA).
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What do we call books that receive 2nd place in the Newbery Award?
Books that receive 2nd place in the Newbery Award are called Honor Books.
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The 1996 Caldecott Award was given to Peggy Rathmann for her book about a police officer and his dog and their adventures teaching school children safety rules. What is the title?

Officer Buckle and Gloria

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What is the call number for the 2006 Caldecott Award winner "The Hello, Goodbye Window" written by Chis Raschka
E RAS
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This 2006 Caldecott honor book is about a panda who gives life advice to his neighbors.  What is the name of this book?

Zen Shorts

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What is the title of the 2014 Caldecott Award winner? Hint-it is historical fiction and provides information about a specific type of transportation.
Locomotive by Brian Floca
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What was the title of the Newbery Award winner for 2021?

When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller

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The 2024 Caldecott Award was awarded to Vashti Harrison for her book about a big girl who lives in a world that values small-ness.  This title was awarded two different awards besides the Caldecott.  Name ONE of them.



The Coretta Scott King Medal OR the National Book Award Finalist Award

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What is the call number on the spine of the 2009 Newbery Award winner, "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
FIC GAI
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This 2017 Caldecott honor book lives in the nonfiction section.  What is the name of the book?

Freedom in Congo Square