You've likely heard of the Caldecott Medal. But how much do you know about Caldecott himself and his revolutionary work? Barbara McClintock and Michelle Markel, illustrator and writer, respectively, of Tomfoolery! Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming of Age of Children's Books, join us to talk about Caldecott's art as a turning point in the history of children's books, and the enduring influence he's had on picture books ever since.

You've likely heard of the Caldecott Medal. But how much do you know about Caldecott himself and his revolutionary work? Barbara McClintock and Michelle Markel, illustrator and writer, respectively, of Tomfoolery! Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming of Age of Children's Books, join us to talk about Caldecott's art as a turning point in the history of children's books, and the enduring influence he's had on picture books ever since.

You've likely heard of the Caldecott Medal. But how much do you know about Caldecott himself and his revolutionary work? Barbara McClintock and Michelle Markel, illustrator and writer, respectively, of Tomfoolery! Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming of Age of Children's Books, join us to talk about Caldecott's art as a turning point in the history of children's books, and the enduring influence he's had on picture books ever since.

Randolph Caldecott: The Artist Behind the Medal

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