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The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. The Caldecott Medal honors the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. The Newbery Medal honors the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
The Geisel Award was named after Theodor Seuss Geisel, Dr. Seuss. The Geisel Award is given annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers.
Designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace. The Coretta Scott King Book Awards annually recognize outstanding books for young adults and children by African American authors and illustrators that reflect the African American experience.