January 18, 2006

Mock Caldecott Session

Dr. Mary Rycik's Children's Literature class participated in a mock Caldecott award session Tuesday, January 17, 2006. The class discussed sixteen books, narrowed the selection to four, and voted on a winner and honor book.

Books pictured left were the "final four" of the session. Check out the web page to see which two were selected as winner and honor book by the class. Interested in see the entire list of books considered? Visit the IRC web page created to showcase this effort and view a photo gallery, class handouts, and author/illustrator internet resources.