Caldecott vs. Newbery

Describe the difference between Caldecott and Newbery Awards. Is one a better award than another?

The Caldecott Award was named in honor of Randolph Caldecott, a nineteenth-century English illustrator. It is awarded annually to the artist (a citizen of the United States) of the most distinguished picture book for children (published in English in the United States during the preceding year) by the Association for Library Service to Children.

The Newbery Award was named in honor of John Newbery, an eighteenth-century British bookseller. It is awarded annually to the author (a citizen of the United States) of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (published in English in the United States during the preceding year) by the Association for Library Service to Children.

Basically, the only difference is that the Caldecott Award is for an artist and the Newbery Award is for an author. They are both distinguished awards. One is not better than the other because the intent of each award is different.