Caldecott Medal Committee Behind the Scenes
Maria Salvadore chair of the 1994 Caldecott Committee explains how a 15 member panel from small and large libraries across the country selects the award winner. The panel consists of librarians who are part of the Association for Library Service to Children.
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Association of Library Service To Children
American Library Association
Maria Salvadore
Caldecott
Ms. Salvadore
District of Columbia Public Library
Caldecott Medal Winner 1994 Grandfather's Journey
The 1994 Caldecott went to Grandfather's Journey by Allen Say, chosen after a year of reading over 1200 eligible picture books. Committee discussions narrowed the field from about a dozen finalists before ballots decided the winner and honor titles.
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Allen Say
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By Maria Salvadore
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