Randolph Caldecott MedalThe UndefeatedKwame AlexanderThis poem honors Black life in the United States while confronting the harm of slavery and segregation. It recognizes Black Americans’ courage, creativity, endurance, and achievements, drawing on historical and contemporary people and cultural references. Artwork expands on the poem’s references, and an author’s note provides brief context for the people and events named in the text and illustrations. The book also affirms the possibilities held by Black youth.All readersLexile Text Measure 361LATOS Book Level 2.6View book detailsRandolph Caldecott Medal and Honor Books 2020
The 2020 edition includes 3 Caldecott Honor Books and 1 Randolph Caldecott Medal recipient. It records one year of the Caldecott program for distinguished American picture-book illustration. The award centers on artistic technique and how the pictures convey story, theme, character, setting, mood, or information.
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Randolph Caldecott MedalThe UndefeatedKwame AlexanderThis poem honors Black life in the United States while confronting the harm of slavery and segregation. It recognizes Black Americans’ courage, creativity, endurance, and achievements, drawing on historical and contemporary people and cultural references. Artwork expands on the poem’s references, and an author’s note provides brief context for the people and events named in the text and illustrations. The book also affirms the possibilities held by Black youth.All readersLexile Text Measure 361LATOS Book Level 2.6View book details
Caldecott Honor BookBear Came AlongRichard T. MorrisA bear falls into a river running through a forest, and other animals gradually join the trip downstream. Froggy, Turtles, Beaver, Raccoons, and Duck become part of the group as the river carries them on an unexpected adventure. Their journey brings together animals with different perspectives and shows them discovering that they need one another along the way.All readersLexile Text Measure 261LATOS Book Level 2.1View book details
Caldecott Honor BookDouble Bass BluesAndrea J. LoneyNic is a young musician whose double bass connects the two parts of his life: his suburban school and the busy city streets where he lives. As he navigates these different worlds, music remains at the center of his experience. The picture book explores Nic’s family and community through his relationship with the instrument and his aspirations as a musician.All readersLexile Text Measure AD270LATOS Book Level 2.1View book details
Caldecott Honor BookGoing Down Home with DaddyKelly Starling LyonsAt a family reunion marking 75 years on land bought by Lil Alan’s great-grandparents, he wonders what gift he can offer Granny. He listens to relatives’ plans and to stories about the family’s connection to the land. When his turn comes, Lil Alan chooses a cotton cloud, a pecan, and a pinch of dirt to honor the quilts, trees, and shared home that shape his family history.All readersLexile Text Measure 660LATOS Book Level 3.5View book details