Prior to the session (in class):Students were introduced to elements picture book art and illustration such as layout, design, form and function, balance, use of space, and the importance of art telling the story. Artistic media and style, as well as the parts of a picture book are discussed.
About the titles:Twenty picture books were considered; the selection included a mix of artists publishing their first picture book and well known and award-winning illustrators. A variety of artistic mediums were represented such as collage, gauche, painted oils, pencil, watercolors, and mixed media. Most of the titles are new to the library juvenile collection.
All of the titles are available on the Mock Caldecott Panel Pinterest board:
Students reviewed nominated titles, and completed two rounds of voting to select a final winner and two honor books. The Mock Caldecott winner for Spring 2016 is :
- Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear
PZ7.M43541 Fin 2015
Honor book distinction was given to:
- Toys Meet Snow: Being the Wintertime Adventures of a Curious Stuffed Buffalo, A Sensitive Plush Stingray, and a Book-Loving Rubber Ball
PZ7.J4134 Tpm 2015 - Little Tree
PZ7.L8555 Lit 2015
For additional information about the panel and books, visit the IRC web site Mock Caldecott Panels page or the EDEC 323 LibGuide. All of the books considered for this session are available on the second floor new book shelves directly outside of the Instructional Resource Center.