7. The book displays respect for children’s understandings, abilities, and appreciations. 2012 Edition ALA Editions Updated to include the 2012 award and honor books, this new edition of the annual guide to the Newbery and Caldecott awards gathers together the books deemed most distinguished in American children's literature and illustration since the inception of the renowned prizes. The history of John Newbery in the Newbery award in children’s literature. Beside the Caldecott Medal, the committee awards a variable number of citations to runners-up they deem worthy, called the Caldecott Honor or Caldecott Honor Books. The Award is restricted to authors who are citizens or residents of the United States. Newbery Terms and Criteria
- “ The Medal shall be awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished contribution to American literature…”
- “… restricted to authors who are citizens or residents of the United States .”