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Each January Rhode Island librarians gather to select the most distinguished American picture book in a "mock" version of the Caldecott award. This annual tradition helps librarians sharpen their selection skills and learn about the award process for the Caldecott Medal, which is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association. The balloting system follows that of the real Caldecott Committee.
The 2008 Mock Caldecott took place on Monday, January 7 at the William Hall Library in Cranston. The winning books, selected from the considered books listed below, are:
Winner:
Henry’s Freedom Box by
Kadir Nelson.
Honor Books:
Lightship by Brian Floca.
View a list of other Mock results from RI and other states.
On January 14, 2008 the Caldecott Medal was awarded to The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. Caldecott Honor Books include Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, written by Ellen Levine (RI's Mock Caldecott award winner), First the Egg by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Peter Sís, and Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity by Mo Willems. Look for more information on ALA's Association for Library Services to Children Caldecott Medal website, or view all 2008 ALSC Literary and Related Award Winners.
Try to read as many of the books on the list as possible in advance, although time will be allotted for examining the books at the meeting. Our balloting system will follow that of the real Caldecott Committee. The real winners were announced on January 14.
The Apple Pie that Papa Baked by Lauren Thompson. Illus. by Jonathan Bean.
At Night by Jonathan Bean.
Beetle Bop by Denise Fleming.
The Cheese by Margie Palatini. Illus. by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher.
The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County by Janice Harrington. Illus. by Shelley Jackson.
A Closer Look by Mary McCarthy.
Comets, Stars, the Moon, and Mars by Douglas Florian.
The Crow by Alison Paul.
Dog and Bear by Laura Vaccaro Seeger.
Dogs and Cats by Steve Jenkins.
Duck, Duck, Goose by Tad Hills.
First the Egg by Laura Vaccaro Seeger.
Fred Stays with Me! By Nancy Coffelt. Ilus. By Tricia Tusa.
A Good Day by Kevin Henkes.
Heat Wave by Eileen Spinelli. Illus. by Betsy Lewin.
Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine. Illus. by Kadir Nelson.
Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.
Jabberwocky by Christopher Myers.
Knuffle Bunny Too by Mo Willems.
Leaves by David Ezra Stein.
Let It Shine by Ashley Bryan.
Lightship by Brian Floca.
Little Red Riding Hood by Jerry Pinkney.
Mary and the Mouse, the Mouse and Mary by Barbara McClintock.
Pictures from Our Vacation by Lynne Rae Perkins.
Rainstorm by Barbara Lehman.
Velma Gratch & the Way Cool Butterfly by Alan Madison. Illus. by Kevin Hawkes.
The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Peter Sis.
The Wizard by Jack Prelutsky. Illus. by Brandon Dorman.
Print version of the booklist [pdf]
This program is sponsored by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services. It is free, and no registration is required. For more information, contact Melody Allen, 574-9306.
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