This started last year when I wondered, why stop with placing the Caldecott on the book's cover? With such a huge honor, why not sprinkle it throughout the actual book?
So, now that we have our latest batch of newly-minted award winning books, here is the 2016 edition of Extreme Caldecott Placement.
First, the distinguished honorees:
TROMBONE SHORTY
illustrated by Bryan Collier (words by Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews)
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WAITING
by Kevin Henkes
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VOICE OF FREEDOM: FANNIE LOU HAMER: THE SPIRIT OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
illustrated by Ekua Holmes (words by Carole Boston Weatherford)
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LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET
illustrated by Christian Robinson (words by Matt de la Peña)
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and finally, the illustrious (pun intended) Caldecott Medalist:
FINDING WINNIE: THE TRUE STORY OF THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS BEAR
illustrated by Sophie Blackall (words by Lindsay Mattick)
I mean, what better excuse for a elementary school style class photo than winning the coveted medal? Everyone say CHEESE CALDECOTT!