The Caldecott Medal is named after a nineteenth century English illustraor, Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded by the Association for Library Service to Children to an American artist with the most distinguished picture book.

2012 Medal Winner

A Ball for Daisy, illustrated and written by Chris Raschka

2012 Honor Books

Grandpa Green, written and illustrated by Lane Smith

Blackout, written and illustrated by John Rocco

Me Jane, written and illustratedby Patrick McDonnell

Caldecott Medal Website