Mock Caldecott

Mock Caldecott 2025

It's time to start taking a closer look at 2024 picture books. Participating in the Mock Caldecott is an opportunity to sharpen selection skills and learn about the award process for the Caldecott Medal. All discussion meetings will be virtual using Zoom. A letter of participation is available for those applying the Mock Caldecott program towards professional development. Voting for a Rhode Island winner and honor books will take place on January 14, 2025 using the balloting procedures of the real committee.

Discussion #1, Reading list
Tuesday, September 10, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Virtual Zoom Discussion, Register

Discussion #2
Tuesday, November 12, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Virtual Zoom Discussion, Register

Discussion #3
Tuesday, January 14, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Virtual Zoom Discussion, Register

About Mock Caldecott

Each winter Rhode Island librarians gather to select the most distinguished American picture book in a "mock" version of the Caldecott award. This annual tradition helps librarians sharpen their selection skills and learn about the award process for the Caldecott Medal, which is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association. The Mock Caldecott program uses the criteria set forth by the award and the balloting system follows that of the real Caldecott Committee.