Caldecott Medal Award Winning Books

The Caldecott Medal is awarded by the American Library Association (ALA) and is considered to be one of the most prestigious American children's book awards, along with Newbery Medals. The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to illustrators and artists to recognize the most distinguished illustrations in children's picture books. Browse a wide range of Caldecott books for the most beautifully illustrated and well-presented stories for children. From the latest Caldecott winner, We Are Water Protectors, and Caldecott Winner of 2020, The Undefeated, to older Caldecott award winners, find an expansive collection of Caldecott Medal-winning books at Barnes & Noble.

Recent Caldecott Medal Winners:

2021 - We are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, illustrated by Michaela Goade
2020 - The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander, illustrated by Kadir Nelson
2019 - Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall
2018 - Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell
2017 - Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe
2016 - Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear by Lindsay Mattick, illustrated by Sophie Blackall