Ever wonder what makes a children’s book award-worthy? As part of the Pink Noise Speaker Series Jewel Davis, current chair of the Caldecott Award committee and jury member of other national awards, shared insights into the criteria, evaluation and passion that go into recognizing excellence in literature.
The online event hosted on Wednesday, November 5 gave an insider’s look at the fascinating and often surprising world of literary honors.The session concluded with an open Q&A, giving the audience the chance to ask burning questions about the process and the books that capture hearts and medals.