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Mock Caldecott Panels
Mock Caldecott panel sessions have been held with students in Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature course since Fall 2002. Each fall and spring term, students participate in this activity in the Instructional Resource Center. This page features:
- Picture books presented in each session for evaluation by the class
- Recommendations for Mock Caldecott Medal and Honor Books (as determined by each session)
- General information about the Caldecott Awards
- General information about the Association for Library Services for Children (ALSC)
- Internet links to information about the picture book illustrators
Interested in learning more? Additional information is available on the IRC Blog, Children's Award Book LibGuide, and the Mock Caldecott Pinterest Board.
The Caldecott Medal
Criteria and terms for the Caldecott Medal are set forth by the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). To expedite the panel, picture books presented to each class are pre-selected to meet Caldecott Medal terms for illustrators, a citizen or resident of the United States,and publication date, published in the preceding year,already verified. Terms for a book to be considered are as follows:
"The Medal shall be awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children published in English in the United States during the preceding year. There are no limitations as to the character of the picture book except that the illustrations be original work. Honor Books may be named. These shall be books that are also truly distinguished."
"The Award is restricted to artists who are citizens or residents of the United States."
"The committee in its deliberations is to consider only the books eligible for the award, as specified in the terms." (ALSC, Caldecott Terms & Criteria)
ALSC Internet Resources
ALSC Caldecott Medal Home Page
About The Caldecott Medal
Caldecott Terms & Criteria
Caldecott Medals 1938 - Present
Caldecott Medal & Honor Books 1938 - Present
Mock Caldecott Panel: Spring 2013
Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature will participate in a Mock Caldecott Award session on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services for Children, American Library Association Medal committee.
About the titles: Titles selected for review mix well known illustrators with artists new to the field of picture books illustration. A variety of art mediums are represented including collage, painted oils, pencil, watercolors, ink, acrylics, and mixed media. Each title under consideration is a recent addition to the library's juvenile collection (January 2012 - August 2012).
Twenty (20) titles were reviewed by the class and six semi-finalists were chosen; Waking Dragons, Unspoken, Jangles: A Big Fish Story, Because Amelia Smiled, Sleep Like a Tiger, and Spirit Seeker. The Mock Caldecott winner this term was Unspoken, illustrated by Henry Cole, and the Mock Caldecott Honor book was Because Amelia Smiled, illustrated by David Ezra Stein.
Internet Resources: Illustrators
Derek Anderson: Author Home Page
Derek Anderson: Children's Literature Network
Lauren Castillo: Author Page
Lauren Castillo: Seven Questions Over Breakfast
Randy Cecil: Author Home Page
Randy Cecil: Walker Books
Henry Cole Illustrations
Henry Cole: Harper Collins Publishers
Matthew Cordell Blogs
Seven Questions Over Breakfast with Matthew Cordell
Marla Frazee: Children's Book Author and Illustrator
Marla Frazee: Simon and Schuster
Stephen Gammell: Publisher Page Simon and Schuster
Stephen Gammell: Children's Literature Network
The Art of Rudy Gutierrez
Rudy Gutierrez: HarperCollins Publishers
Michael Hall: Harper Collins Children's
Burst of Beaden: Jon Klassen web site
An Interview with Jon Klassen
The Art of Kadir Nelson
Kadir Nelson Biography: Scholastic Teachers
John Nickle Illustrations
John Nickle: Official Publisher Page, Simon & Shuster
Marjorie Priceman: Kidsread.com
Marjorie Pricemann: Kids @ Random
Chris Raschka: Scholastic Teachers Biography
Chris Raschka: Simon and Schuster
Paul Rogers Studis
Seven Questions Over Breakfast with Paul Rogers
David Shannon: Scholastic.com
Video Interview with David Shannon: Reading Rockets
Lane Smith Books
NPR Interview: Lane Smith: In a Dream, Lincoln Checks in on State of the Union
David Ezra Stein: Author home page
Book Long in the Making: Publisher's Weekly Talks to David Ezra Stein
Ed Young Art
Ed Young: Scholastic.com
Pamela Zagarenski: Scholastic.com
Seven Questions Over Breakfast with Pamaela Zagarenski
Mock Caldecott Panel: Fall 2012
Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature class participated in a Mock Caldecott Award session Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services for Children, American Library Association Medal committee.
About the titles: Titles selected for review mix well known illustrators with artists new to the field of picture books illustration. A variety of art mediums are represented including collage, painted oils, pencil, watercolors, ink, acrylics, and mixed media. Each title under consideration is a recent addition to the library's juvenile collection (January 2012 - August 2012).
A total of twenty (20) titles were reviewed by the class and they chose four finalists. The winner was Mrs. Harkness and the Panda, illustrated by Melissa Sweet; an honor book was also selected by the panel, Green, illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger.
Internet Resources: Illustrators
Marc Brown: Scholastic Teachers
Marc Brown: Kids Reads
Gas-art.com: Official Website of R. Gregory Christie
Official Publisher’s Page: R. Gregory Christie
NCCIL Artist Profile: David Diaz
Houghton Mifflin Reading: Meet David Diaz
Shane Evans web site
Shane W. Evans: Harper Collins Publisher
Garland Picture Books
Michael Garland Fine Art
Will Hillenbrand: Children’s Book Illustrator & Author
Will Hillenbrand: Official Publisher’s Page
William Joyce: Author Site
William Joyce: Artist Profile NCCIL
Amy Lowry Art
Interview with Amy Lowry: Art Style Blog
Jeff Mack: Author Page
Jeff Mack: Simon & Schuster Publishing
Peter McCarty: Author Home Page
Peter McCarty: McMillan Authors
Emily Arnold McCully
Emily Arnold McCully: MacMillan
Tao Nyeu: Illustrator Web Site
Seven Questions Over Breakfast with Tao Nyeu
Steven Salerno Blog
Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Reading Rockets: A Video Interview with Laura Vaccaro Seeger
David Small Books
David Small: Macmillan Authors
Erin Stead Illustrations
Five Questions for Erin E. Stead: Horn Book Magazine
Melissa Sweet: Illustrator home page
Seven Questions for Melissa Sweet
Official Site of Michele Wood
Michele Wood: Eerdmans Books
Yaccarino Studio
Seven Questions Over Breakfast with Dan Yaccarino
Paul O. Zelinsky
Harper Collins: Paul O. Zelinsky
Mock Caldecott Panel: Spring 2012
Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature classes participated in a Mock Caldecott Award session Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services for Children, American Library Association Medal committee.
About the titles: Titles selected for review mix well known illustrators with artists new to the field of picture books illustration. A variety of art mediums are represented including collage, painted oils, pencil, watercolors, ink, acrylics, and mixed media. Each title under consideration is a recent addition to the library's juvenile collection (October 2011 - January 2012).
Students considered eighteen (18) picture books and narrowed the original field five semi-finalists; Bailey, Neville, Balloons Over Broadway, The House Baba Built, and No Two Alike. The resounding winner was Balloons Over Broadway, by Melissa Sweet. Neville, illustrated by G. Brian Karas, was given honor book distinction. All titles featured here are available in the Ashland University Library Catalog.
Internet Resources: Illustrators
Jon Agee Home page
Jon Agee Lands Three-Book Deal: Galley Cat
Keith Baker: Official Publisher's Page, Simon & Schuster
Harry Bliss: Official Site
An Interview with Harry Bliss
The Art of Leo and Diane Dillon
Ed Emberley: Scholastic Teachers
Ed Emberley.com: Home page
Marla Frazee: Home Page
Interview with Marla Frazee
Noah Z. Jones: Home Page
Idle Monsters: Noah Z. Jones
G. Brian Karas: Embracing the Child
G. Brian Karas
The Art of Jake Parker
Jerry Pinkney Studio
A Video Interview with Jerry Pinkney: Reading Rockets
Chris Raschka: McMillan
Welcome to the Official Peter H. Reynolds Web Site
Peter H. Reynolds: Official Publisher's Page
Marisabina Russo: Children's Book Author and Illustrator
Official Publishers Site for Allen Say
Allen Say: Scholastic
Divya Srinivasan: Home Page
Little owl's Web site
Bob Staake: Official Site of the Illustrator
Drawn Archives: An Interview with Bob Staake
Melissa Sweet Illustrations
The Horn Book: Five Questions for Melissa Sweet
Ed Young Art
Ed Young: Scholastic.com
Mock Caldecott Panel: Fall 2011
Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature classes participated in a Mock Caldecott Award session Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services for Children, American Library Association Medal committee.
About the titles: Titles selected for review mix well known illustrators with artists new to the field of picture books illustration. A variety of art mediums are represented including collage, painted oils, pencil, watercolors, ink, acrylics, and mixed media. Each title under consideration is a recent addition to the library's juvenile collection (July 2011 - September 2011).
Students considered eighteen (18) picture books and narrowed the original field four semi-finalists; If I Never Forever Endeavor (Holly Meade), The Great Race (Kevin O'Malley), Farmyard Beat (Marc Brown), and Grandpa Green (Lane Smith). The final decision was clear as only two of the four featured titles received votes from the group! All titles featured here are available in the Ashland University Library Catalog.
Internet Resources: Illustrators
Christopher Raschka - Scholastic Teacher
Eric Rohmann - home page
Calef Brown Illustrations
Matthew Myers - Welcome to the Gallery of Matthew Myers
Tedd Arnold Books
Bonnie Christensen - Author & Illustrator
Marc Brown Studios
Lane Smith Books
Kevin O'Malley - Book Guy
Holly Meade - Meet the Illustrator
Kristen Balouch - Author and Illustrator
Michael Hall - Harper Collins
Jackie Urbanovic - Illustrator
Richard Egielski - home page
Chris Gall - Illustrator and Author
Stephen Savage - home page
A Video Interview with Christopher Meyers - Reading Rockets
Mock Caldecott Panel: Spring 2011
Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature classes participated in a Mock Caldecott Award session Tuesday, January 18, 2011. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services for Children, American Library Association Medal committee. This session was planned to review titles with eligibility for the 2010 Caldecott Award to be announced during ALA's Midwinter meetings (San Diego, CA) in January 2011.
About the Titles: Titles selected for review mix well known illustrators with artists new to the field of picture books illustration. A variety of art mediums are represented including collage, painted oils, pencil, watercolors, ink, acrylics, and mixed media. Each title under consideration is a recent addition to the library's juvenile collection (November 2010 - January 2011). All titles featured here link to the Ashland University Library catalog.
Internet Resources: Illustrators
David Small Books
David Wiesner - Conversations with David Wiesner
Emily Arnold McCully - Scholastic Teachers
Robert Neubecker Portfolio
Floyd Cooper - Houghton Mifflin Reading, Meet Floyd Cooper
Audrey and Don Wood - home page
Joe Cepeda Illustrations
Keith Graves Art
Paul O. Zelinsky - home page
Jules Feiffer - home page
Official Publishers Site for Allen Say
Alcorn Studio and Gallery
Stephen Nash - Nashbox Studios: Designs for Kids
Jack E. Davis, HarperCollins Children's Books
Mock Caldecott Panel: Fall 2010
Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature classes participated in a Mock Caldecott Award session Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services for Children, American Library Association Medal committee. This session was planned to review titles with eligibility for the 2010 Caldecott Award to be announced during ALA's Midwinter meetings (San Diego, CA) in January 2011.
About the titles: The collection submitted for review is a mix of well known illustrators and artists new to the field of picture books illustration. A variety of art mediums are represented including collage, painted oils, pencil, watercolors, ink, acrylics, mixed media (and even photoshop!). Each title under consideration is a recent addition to the library's juvenile collection (June 2010 - August 2010).
The panels considered sixteen books as possible contenders for the award. The original field was narrowed to five semi-finalists; Buzz, Little Cloud and Lady Wind, LMNO Peas, City Dog, Country Frog, and Chalk. For the first time, the winner was nearly a unanimous decision and a single honor book determined by the class. All titles featured here link to the Ashland University library catalog.
Internet Resources: Illustrator
Rick Allen, Kenspeckle Letterpress
Keith Baker Books
Keith Baker, Simon & Schuster Books
Randy Cecil Books
Elisha Cooper.com
Elisha Cooper, Scholastic.com
Children's Literature: Meet Lois Ehlert
Debra Fraiser, Author Illustrator
Article: Who Wrote That? Featuring D.B. Johnson
Nikki McClure, Author Site
Nikki McClure YouTube: Illustrator of All in a Day
Emily Arnold McCully, Scholastic.com
Emily Arnold McCully, Balkin Buddies
Jon J. Muth, Scholastic.com
Jon J. Muth, Author Profile Through the Looking Glass
Kevin O'Malley, Children's Books Guy
Kevin O'Malley, Embracing the Child
Matt Phelan, Illustrator Home Page
Sean Qualls, Illustrator
Sean Qualls, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
Lane Smith Books
Lane Smith - A video interview with Reading Rockets
Bill Thomson Illustrations
Mock Caldecott Panel: Spring 2010
Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature classes participated in a Mock Caldecott Award session Monday, January 25 and Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services for Children, American Library Association Medal committee. This session was planned to review titles with eligibility for the 2009 Caldecott Award announced at ALA's Midwinter meetings in Boston, January 18, 2010.
About the titles: The collection submitted for review is a mix of well known illustrators David Shannon, Marla Frazee, Leo and Diane Dillon, and Ted Lewin, known for work in different media's, and artists new to the field of picture books illustration. Different art mediums are represented as well including collage, pencil, watercolors, ink, acrylics, and mixed media. Each title under consideration is a recent addition to the library's juvenile collection (June 2009 - December 2009).
The panels considered seventeen (17) books as possible contenders for the award. The original field was narrowed to four semi-finalists, with a winner and honor books awarded. All titles featured link to the Ashland University library catalog.
Internet Resources: Illustrators
Harper Collins: Rod Brown
Rod Brown’s Art Collection
David Catrow: Scholastic.com
Bonnie Christensen Books
Gregarious Art Statements: The Art of R. Gregory Christie
David Diaz: Scholastic.com
Houghton Mifflin Reading: Meet David Diaz
Leo and Diane Dillon: Scholastic.com
Marla Frazee
Interview with Marla Frazee: Harcourt
John Hendrix
Nonny Hogrogian - HarperCollins
Ted Lewin
Children’s Literature: Meet Ted Lewin
Barbara McClintock: Scholastic.com
Barbara McClintock’s Biography: Visiting Authors.com
Barry Moser: Children’s Illustration R. Michelson Galleries
A Conversation with Barry Moser
Reading Rockets: A Video Interview with Christopher Myers
Jerry Pinkney Studio
Houghton Mifflin Reading: Meet Jerry Pinkney
David Shannon: Scholastic Book Central
Video Interview with David Shannon: Reading Rockets
Lane Smith Books
Lane Smith Video Interview: Reading Rockets
Chris Van Dusen
Mock Caldecott Panel: Fall 2009
Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature classes participated in a Mock Caldecott Award session Monday, September 14 and Tuesday, September 15, 2009. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services for Children, American Library Association Medal committee. This session was planned to review titles with eligibility for the 2009 Caldecott Award to be announced at the ALA Midwinter meetings in Boston, January 2010.
About the titles: The collection submitted for review is a mix of well known illustrators David McPhail, Ed Young, and Christopher Raschka, known for work in different media's, and artists new to the field of picture books illustration. Different art mediums are represented as well including collage, pencil, watercolors, ink, acrylics, and mixed media. Each title under consideration is a recent addition to the library's juvenile collection (January 2009 - June 2009).
The panels considered sixteen (16) books as possible contenders for the award. The original field was narrowed to four semi-finalists, with a winner and honor books awarded. All titles featured link to the Ashland University library catalog.
Internet Resources: Illustrators
Carin Berger
Peter Brown
Henry Cole
David Diaz: Scholastic
Richard Egielski: Scholastic
Ed Emberley
Mordicai Gerstein
Will Hillenbrand
Paige Keiser
Steven Kellogg
Nikki McClure
Christopher Raschka: Scholastic
Ed Young: Ed Young Art
Pamela Zagarenski: At The Gallery
Mock Caldecott Panel: Spring 2009
Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature class participated in a Mock Caldecott Award session Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services for Children, American Library Association Medal committee. This session was planned to review titles with eligibility for the 2009 Caldecott Award to be announced at the ALA Midwinter meetings in Denver, January 2009.
About the titles: The collection submitted for review is a mix of well known illustrators Brian Pinkney, Christopher Raschka, and Paul O. Zelinsky, artists known for work in different media's, and artists new to the field of picture books illustration. Different art mediums are represented as well including collage, charcoal pencil, watercolors, ink, acrylics, markers, and mixed media. Lastly, each title being considered is a recent addition to the library's juvenile collection (November - January 2009, published in 2008).
The panel considered twenty (20) books as possible contenders for the award and the original field was initially narrowed to five semi-finalists; Too Many Toys, The 3 Bears and Goldilocks, Twelve Terrible Things, Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken , and Boycott Blues. One book was selected the winner, and three titles awarded honor book distinction. This is a short webliography of titles considered, illustrator web sites, and related children's literature links used by the panel. Please note, all Author, Illustrator, and Title information below links to the Ashland University Library catalog.
Internet Resources: Illustrators
R.W. Alley - Illustrator Home Page
Carin Berger - Carin Berger Books: Illustration & Design
Harry Bliss - Official Site: Cartoons by Harry Blliss
Bryan Collier - Biography, Scholastic.com
Michael Emberley - Illustrator Home Page
John Hendrix - Home Page
Rachel Isadora - HarperCollins Publishers
Marty Kelley - Martin Kelley's Super Fresh Web Site
Patrick Loehr's - The Imagery of Patrick Loehr
Brian Pinkney - The Art of Brian Pinkney
Patricia Polacco - Author/Illustrator web site
Christopher Raschka - Biography Scholastic
James Rumford - Biography Scholastic
David Shannon - Authors & Illustrators, Scholastic
Heather Solomon - Illustration Portfolio, Directory of Illustration
Lauren Stringer - Author & Illustrator Home Page
Eric Velasquez - Author & Illustrator Home Page
Wendy Watson - Author & Illustrator Home Page
Paul O. Zelinsky - Author & Illustrator Home Page
Mock Caldecott Panel: Fall 2008
Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature class participated in a Mock Caldecott Award session Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services for Children, American Library Association Medal committee. This session was planned to review titles with eligibility for the 2009 Caldecott Award to be announced at the ALA Midwinter meetings in Denver, January 2009.
About the titles: The collection submitted for review is a mix of well known illustrators, including previous award winners such as Uri Shulevitz, Christopher Raschka, and Ed Young, artists known for work in different media's, and illustrators new to the field of children's picture books. Different art mediums are represented as well including collage, charcoal pencil, watercolors, ink, acrylics, markers, and various mixed media. Lastly, each title being considered is a recent addition to the library's juvenile collection.
Twenty (20) books were considered as possible contenders for the award. The original field was narrowed to four; Madam President, Thea's Tree, Americana Adventure, and My Friend, the Starfinder. One book was selected the winner, and one awarded honor distinction. This is a short webliography of books considered, illustrator web sites, and related children's literature links used by the panel. All Author, Illustrator, and Title information link to the Ashland University Library catalog.
Internet Resources: Illustrators
Lisa Brown - American Chickens
Lisa Brown Biography - Red Room
Kurt Cyrus - JacketFlap.com
David Diaz - Scholastic.com
Denise Fleming
Denise Fleming - Scholastic.com
Michael Garland Picture Books
G. Brian Karas - Penguin Group
Betsy Lewin - AuthorPage
Robert Andrew Parker - The Morrison Gallery
Robert Andrew Parker Papers - University of Connecticut
Giselle Potter Illustrations
Giselle Potter - Altpic.com
Uri Shulevitz - Embracing the Child
Lane Smith - Author Web site
Lane Smith - Penguin Group
Rosemary Wells - The World of Rosemary Wells
Rosemary Wells - Houghton Mifflin Reading
Terry Widener, Houghton Mifflin Reading
Terry Widener - New Work Illustration
Ed Young - Embracing the Child
Mock Caldecott Panel: Spring 2008
Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature class participated in a Mock Caldecott Award session Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services for Children, American Library Association Medal committee. This session was planned to review titles with eligibility for the recently announced (January 14, 2008) 2008 Caldecott award.
About the titles: The collection submitted for review is a mix of well known illustrators, including previous award winners such as Leo and Diane Dillon and David Small, artists known for work in different media's, and illustrators new to the field of children's picture books. Different art mediums are represented as well including collage, charcoal pencil,watercolors, ink, acrylics, markers, and various mixed media.
Eighteen books were considered as possible contenders for the award. The original field was narrowed to four; one book was selected the winner, and one awarded honor distinction. This is a short webliography of books considered, illustrator web sites, and related children's literature links used by the panel. All Author, Illustrator, and Title information link to the Ashland University Library catalog.
*Title published in 2008, would not have been considered for the 2008 awards cycle.
Internet Resources: Illustrators
The Official Berkeley Breathed web site
Jules Feiffer - Home Page
Deborah Freedman - Author and Illustrator
Kevin Hawkes - Illustrator
Jessie Hartland - Commercial Art
D.B. Johnson Art
Mai S. Kemble Illustrations
Ted Lewin
A Video Interview with Christopher Meyers - Reading Rockets
Patricia Polacco - Home Page
David Small Books
Lane Smith Books
Mock Caldecott Panel: Fall 2007
Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature class held a Mock Caldecott Award session on Tuesday, September 18, 2007. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services for Children, American Library Association Medal committee. Eighteen titles, each published in 2007, were considered as possible contenders for the award.
The original field was narrowed to five; one selected the winner with others awarded honor distinction by the students. This is a short webliography of books considered, illustrator web sites, and related children's literature links used by the panel. All Author, Illustrator, and Title information link to the Ashland University library catalog.
Internet Resources: Illustrators
David Diaz - Meet the Illustrator
Michael Dooling - Children's Book Illustrator
Michael Garland
Jan Spivey Gilchrist - Author and Illustrator
August Hall - home page
Leonard Jenkins - Meet the Illustrator
Joe Kulka - Illustrator and Author
Betsy Lewin - Home Page
E.B. Lewis - Artistrator
Welcome to the Gallery of Mercer Mayer
Robert Neubecker - Portfolio
Jerry Pinkney - Meet the Illustrators
Chris Sheban - Harper Collins Publishers
Matthew Skeens Illustrations
Michael Slack Illustrations - Slackart
Wade Zahares - Fine Art and Illustration
Mock Caldecott Panel: Fall 2006
Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature class held a Mock Caldecott Award session September 5, 2006. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services to Children, American Library Association Medal Committee.
Fifteen titles, each published in 2006, were considered as possible contenders for the Award. The original field was narrowed to three and from these three titles, one was selected to be the winner with the other two given honor book distinctions. This is a webliography of books considered, illustrator web sites, and related children's literature links used by the classroom panel. All Author, Illustrator, and Title information link to the Ashland University library catalog.
Internet Resources: Illustrators
Ted Lewin
Balkin Buddies - Dorothy Donohue
Michael Austin: Illustration Portfolio
James Ransome, Illustrator
Mutts Creator Patrick McDonnell
Penguin Group - Jerry Pinkney
Steve Jenkins Books
Meet Brian Pinkney
Tamara Petrosino - Illustrator
Penguin Group - Lane Smith
Houghton Mifflin Reading: Meet David McPhail
Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Jeff Newman - Drawn! [archive]
Mock Caldecott Panel: Spring 2006
Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature class held a Mock Caldecott Award session January 17, 2006. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services to Children, American Library Association Medal Committee. Twenty-one titles, each published in 2005, were considered. The original field was narrowed down to four. From these four titles, one was selected to be the winner with the other three declared honor books. This is a webliography of books considered, illustrator web sites, and related children's literature links used by the classroom panel. All titles link to the Ashland University Library catalog.
Internet Resources: Illustrators
Jon Agee - Author home page
Adam Rex - Author home page
Richard Egielski - Author home page
Steven Kellogg – Children’s Book Author
Tedd Arnold Books
The Art of Kadir Nelson
Megan McDonald – Candlewick Press
Wendy Halperin
Marjorie Priceman
Meet Nancy Carpenter – Eduplace
Elisha Cooper
Katherine Tillotson Illustrations
The Books and Illustrations of Hudson Talbott
Mock Caldecott Panel: Fall 2005
Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature class held a Mock Caldecott Award session September 6, 2005. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services to Children, American Library Association Medal Committee. Twenty-one titles, each published in 2005, were considered. The original field was narrowed down to four. From these four titles, two were selected as co-winners and a third and fourth declared honor books. This is a webliography of books considered, illustrator web sites, and related children's literature links used by the classroom panel. All titles featured link to the Ashland University Library Catalog.
Internet Resources: Illustrators
Cartoons by Harry Bliss, Official Site
David Catrow - Raincoast Publishing
Matt Collins - Home Page
Reading Rockets Interview with Lois Ehlert
Shane Evans Books
David Gordon - Harper Collins
Will Hillenbrand - Home Page
G. Brian Karas - Penguin Putnam
Betsy Lewin - Home Page
Julie Maren - Home Page
Emily Arnold McCully - Balkin Buddies
George O'Connor's Online Sketch Book
Lane Smith - Penguin Group USA
Melissa Sweet - Home Page
Mock Caldecott Panel: Spring 2005
Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature class held a Mock Caldecott Award session January 18, 2005. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services to Children, American Library Association Medal Committee. Twenty titles, each published in 2004, were considered. The original field of twenty was narrowed down to four. From these four titles, two were selected as co-winners to win the award and a third and fourth declared honor books. This page is a webliography of books considered,illustrator web sites, and related children's literature links used by the student panel. All titles featured link to the Ashland University Library catalog.
Internet Resources: Illustrators
Jan Brett
Interview with Janell Cannon
Charles Santore - Illustrator of Childrens Books
G. Brian Karas
Michael Emberley
Paul O. Zelinsky
Meet Kevin Hawkes - Houghton Mifflin
Wendy Watson
Robert Neubecker
Peter Sis - Author and Artist
E.B. Lewis - Penguin Group
Roxie Munro - Publishers Marketplace
Roxie Munro - Penguin Group USA
Mock Caldecott Panel: Fall 2004
Dr. Mary Rycik's children's literature class held a Mock Caldecott Award session September 7, 2004. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services to Children, American Library Association Medal Committee. Sixteen titles, each published in 2004*, were considered. The original field of sixteen was narrowed down to five. From these five titles, one was selected to win the award and a second and third declared honor books. This is a webliography of books considered, illustrator web sites, and related children's literature links used by the panel. All titles link to the Ashland University Library Catalog.
| Author | Illustrator | Titles Considered |
| Bates, Katharine Lee | Chris Gall | America The Beautiful |
| Bogan, Paulette | Paulette Bogan | Momma's Magical Purse |
| Brown, Margaret Wise | Leo and Diane Dillon | Where Have You Been? |
| Cooper, Elisha | Cooper, Elisha | Magic Thinks Big |
| Demas, Corinne | Ard Hoyt | Saying Goodbye to Lulu |
| Feiffer, Jules | Jules Feiffer | The Daddy Mountain |
| George, Lindsay Barrett | Lindsay Barrett George | Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse |
| Gulberson, Brenda Z. | Steve Jenkins | Rain, Rain, Rain Forest |
| Helquist, Brett | Brett Helquist | Roger, The Jolly Pirate |
| Hoberman, Mary Anne | Michael Emberely | You Read To Me, I'll Read To You |
| Johnson, Angela | Loren Long | I Dream of Trains* |
| Krosoczka, Jarrett | Jarrett Krosoczka | Max for President |
| Martin, Bill | Lois Ehlert | Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 |
| McHenry, E.B. | E.B. McHenry | Poodlena |
| Millen, C.M. | Holly Meade | Blue Bowl Down |
| Pearson, Tracey Campbell | Tracey Campbell Pearson | Myrtle |
| Author | Illustrator | Final Five |
| Bates, Katharine Lee | Chris Gall | America The Beautiful |
| Demas, Corinne | Ard Hoyt | Saying Goodbye To Lulu |
| George, Lindsay Barrett | Lindsay Barrett George | Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse |
| Gulberson, Brenda Z. | Steve Jenkins | Rain, Rain, Rain Forest |
| Johnson, Angela | Loren Long | I Dream of Trains* |
| Author | Illustrator | Winner |
| Demas, Corinne | Ard, Hoyt | Saying Goodbye to Lulu |
| Author | Illustrator | Honor Books |
| Johnson, Angela | Loren Long | I Dream of Trains * |
| Bates, Katharine Lee | Chris Gall | America The Beautiful |
*Title was published in 2003 and would not have been considered for the 2005 Caldecott Award.
Internet Resources: Illustrators
Elisha Cooper
Jules Feiffer
Brett Helquist
Loren Long
Jarrett Krosoczka - Studio jjk
Reading Rockets: Video Intervivew with Lois Ehlert
Meet Holly Meade
Tracey Campbell Pearson
Meet Lindsay Barrett George
Michael Emberley
Steve Jenkins Books
Chris Gall: Illustrator and Author
Ard Hoyt Books
Mock Caldecott Panel: Spring 2004
Dr. Mary Rycik's Children's literature class held a Mock Caldecott Award session January 13, 2004. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services to Children, American Library Association Medal Committee. Twenty titles, each published in 2003, were considered. The original field of twenty were narrowed down to five. From these five titles, one was selected to win the award and a second and third declared honor books. This is a webliography of books considered, illustrator web sites, and related children's literature links used by the panel.
Internert Resources: Illustrators
Mary Jane and Herm Auch Home page
The Art of Romare Bearden
Henry Cole
Demi, K-6 Biographies
Tim Eagen - Home page
Richard Egielski - Home Page
Steven Kellogg
Bruce Koscielniak - Scholastic Teachers
Adam McCauley
S.D. Nelson - Author, Illustrator
Brian Pinkney - Eduplace
Peggy Rathmann
Peter H. Reynolds
David Shannon - Scholastic
Peter Sis
William Steig - McMillan
Mo Willems - Home page
Mock Caldecott Panel: Fall 2003
Dr. Mary Rycik's Children's literature class held a Mock Caldecott Award discussion August 26, 2003. Criteria and terms followed were those used by the Association for Library Services to Children, American Library Association Medal Committee. Twenty titles, each published in 2003, were considered. The original field of twenty was narrowed down to five. From these five titles, one was selected to win the award and a second and third declared honor books. This is a short webliography of books considered, illustrator web sites, and related children's literature links used by the panel. All titles featured here link to the Ashland University Library catalog.
| Author | Illustrator | Titles Considered |
| William Anderson | Dan Andreason | River Boy: The Story of Mark Twain |
| Sandra Belton | Benny Andrews | Pictures for Miss Josie |
| Shutta Crum | Paige Billin-Frye | The House in the Meadow |
| Mike Downs | David Gordon | The Noisy Airplane Ride |
| Steve Goodman | Michael McCurdy | The Train They Call the City of New Orleans |
| Elaine Greenstein | Elaine Greenstein | Ice-cream Cones for Sale! |
| Thacher Hurd | Thacher Hurd | Moo Cow Kaboom! |
| Karin Ireland | David Catrow | Don't Take Your Snake for a Stroll |
| Daneil Kirk | Daniel Kirk | Jack and Jill |
| Kathryn Lasky | Kevin Hawkes | The Man Who Made Time Travel |
| Ted Lewin | Ted Lewin | Lost City: The Discovery of Machu Picchu |
| Bill Martin | Eric Carle | Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? |
| Emily Arnold McCully | Emily Arnold McCully | Picnic |
| Tony Mitton | Mary GrandPre | Plum:Poems |
| Margie Palatini | Howard Fine | Broom Mates |
| Eric Rohmann | Eric Rohmann | Pumpkinhead |
| Christine Widman | Pierr Morgan | Cornfield Hide-and-Seek |
| Betty Ren Wright | Ronald Himler | The Blizzard |
| Arthur Yorinks | Adrienne Yorinks | Quack! |
| Harriet Ziefert | Todd McKie | Lunchtime for a Purple Snake |
| Author | Illustrator | Five Final Titles |
| Sandra Belton | Benny Andrews | Pictures for Miss Josie |
| Shutta Crum | Paige Billin-Frye | The House in the Meadow |
| Steve Goodman | Michael McCurdy | The Train They Call the City of New Orleans |
| Daniel Kirk | Daniel Kirk | Jack and Jill |
| Tony Mitton | Mary GrandPre | Plum: Poems |
| Author | Illustrator | Winner |
| Tony Mitton | Mary GrandPre | Plum: Poems |
| Author | Illustrator | Honor Books |
| Steve Goodman | Michael McCurdy | The Train They Call the City of New Orleans |
| Shutta Crum | Paige Billin-Fry | The House in The Meadow |
Internet Resources: Illustrators
The official website of Eric Carle
Ron Himler, home page
Meet Kevin Hawkes - Eduplace
Thacher Hurd
Michael McCurdy, book illustrator and author
Emily Arnold McCully - Scholastic Teachers
Todd McKie
Daniel Kirk
Howard Fine
Eric Rohmann
David Catrow - Home Page
Mary Grand Pre - Home page
Mock Caldecott Panel: Spring 2003
Dr. Mary Rycik's Children's literature class held a Mock Caldecott Award panel January 14, 2003. Sixteen titles were considered; the original field of sixteen was voted to four. From the final four titles, one was selected to win the award and a second declared an honor book. All titles featured here link to the Ashland University Library Catalog.
| Author | Illustrator | Titles Considered |
| Bunting, Eve | Bloom, Suzanne | Girls A to Z |
| Bunting, Eve | McCully, Emily Arnold | Sing a Song of Piglets |
| Carter, Don | Carter, Don | Heaven's All-Star Jazz Band |
| Cummings, Pat | Cummings, Pat | Ananse and the Lizard |
| Dunrea, Olivier | Dunrea, Olivier | It's Snowing! |
| Fleming, Denise | Fleming, Denise | Alphabet Under Construction |
| Garland, Michael | Garland, Michael | The President and Mom's Apple Pie |
| Gerstein, Mordicai | Gerstein, Mordicai | What Charlie Heard |
| Grimes, Nikki | Lewis, E.B. | Talkin'About Bessie |
| Jackson, Alison | Tusa, Tricia | The Ballad of Valentine |
| Katz, Susan | Alley, R.W. | Mrs. Brown on Exhibit |
| Root, Barry | Root, Barry | Gumbrella |
| Shaw, Maura | Marchesi, Stephen | Ten Amazing People |
| Shulman, Lisa | Wolff, Ashley | Old MacDonald Had a Woodshop |
| Smith, Linda | Frazee, Maria | Mrs.Biddlebox |
| Van Allsburg, Chris | Van Allsburg, Chris | Zathura: A Space Adventure |
| Author | Illustrator | Final Four Titles |
| Cummings, Pat | Cummings, Pat | Ananse and the Lizard |
| Dunrea, Olivier | Dunrea, Olivier | It's Snowing! |
| Shaw, Maura | Marchesi, Stephen | Ten Amazing People |
| Smith, Linda | Frazee, Marla | Mrs. Biddlebox |
| Author | Illustrator | Winner |
| Kimmel, Eric | Cummings, Pat | Ananse and the Lizard |
| Author | Illustrator | Honor Book |
| Shaw, Maura | Marchesi, Stephen | Ten Amazing People |
Internet Resources: Illustrators
R.W. Alley - home page
Chris Van Allsburg - home page
Suzanne Bloom - Author and Illustrator of Children's Books
Pat Cummings - official web site
Denise Fleming - Home Page
Marla Frazee - Official Website
Mordicai Gerstein - Author and Illustrator of Children's Books
E.B. Lewis - home page
Stephen Marchesi - About the Artist
Don Carter - Children's Literature, Meet Don Carter
Olivier Dunrea - home page
Michael Garland - Garland Picture Books
Ashley Wolff - Children's Book Author and Illustrator
Mock Caldecott Panel: Fall 2002
Dr. Mary Rycik's Children's liteature class held a Mock Caldecott panel session in September. Fifteen titles were originally considered and the original field narrowed to five. From these five titles, one was selected as the winner and a second title declared an honor book. All titles featured here link to the Ashland University Library Catalog.
| Author | Illustrator | Titles Considered |
| Catrow, David | Catrow, David | We the Kids |
| Doucet, Sharon Arms | Cook, Scott | Lapin Plays Possum |
| Ericsson, Jennifer | Westcott, Nadine Bernard | She Did It! |
| Fox, Mem | Tusa, Tricia | The Magic Hat |
| Gorbachev, Valeri | Gorbachev, Valeri | One Rainy Day |
| Hindley, Judy | Bates, Ivan | Do Like a Duck Does |
| Johnston, Tony | Moser, Barry | That Summer |
| Many, Paul | Goto, Scott | The Great Pancake Escape |
| McPhail, David | McPhail, David | Edward in the Jungle |
| Ryder, Joanne | Kellogg, Steven | Big Bear Ball |
| Sanderson, Ruth | Sanderson, Ruth | Cinderella |
| Stutson, Caroline | Tillotson, Katherine | Night Train |
| Young, Ed | Young, Ed | What About Me? |
| Wheeler, Lisa | Goembel, Ponder | Sailor Moo: cow at sea |
| Winnick, Karen B. | Winnick, Karen B. | Barn Sneeze |
| Author | Illustrator | Final Five |
| Catrow, David | Catrow, David | We the Kids |
| Johnston, Tony | Moser, Barry | That summer |
| McPhail, David | McPhail, David | Edward in the Jungle |
| Stutson, Caroline | Tillotson, Katherine | Night Train |
| Wheeler, Lisa | Goembel, Ponder | Sailor Moo: Cow at Sea |
| Author | Illustrator | Winner |
| Johnston, Tony | Moser, Barry | That Summer |
| Author | Illustrator | Honor |
| Wheeler, Lisa | Goembel, Ponder | Sailor Moo: Cow at Sea |
Internet Resources: Illustrators
Steven Kellogg - Best Selling Author, Children's Books
Ed Young - home page
Karen Winnick - Official Site, Author and Illustrator
Barry Moser - Children's Illustration
Ruth Sanderson - Golden Wood Studios
Scott Goto - Fine Art, Illustrations
David McPhail - Children's Literature
Nadine Bernard Westcott - Harper Children's