Although the ALA Caldecott Selection Committee does not share its discussions, reflections, or reasoning, many experts, scholars, and book lovers share their thoughts. Below are links to articles that discuss the possible selection committee rationale for specific years.
For a complete account of the rigorous selection process see:
- ALA Randolph Caldecott Medal page (Scroll down to bottom for Committee Manual, links to current committee members, etc.)
- Short, K.G., "What It's Like to be on the Caldecott Committee" (WowLit.org)
- Vanderhage, G., "The Caldecott Committee: A View from the Inside" (LibrarianToLibrarian)
- Nelson. G., "What I Learned During the Caldecott Selection Process or Picture Book Analysis in Six or Seven Steps" (BYU Scholars Archive)
- Diaz, S., "The Givers: What It Takes to Serve on the Newbery, Caldecott Committees" (School Library Journal)
- Peterson, L.K., "Dorothy Lathrop and the Caldecott Medal Tradition"
- Caldecott Year in Review: 1938 ~Learning to Play the Bassoon -- very succinct discussion of the merits of each book by a children's librarian.
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