The Newbery medal was established in 1922, the Caldecott in 1937. Goade, whose other books include "Encounter," is the first Native American to win in either category.

Local author's book wins the 2025 Caldecott Medal for 'Chooch Helped,' illustrated by Rebecca Kunz, celebrating her Cherokee family traditions.

Two children’s books were brought to life by close collaborations, one between longtime friends and another that began with a ...

Author Andrea L. Rogers and artist Rebecca Lee Kunz met by chance at the Cherokee National Holiday. Then they won the 2025 Caldecott Medal for their story about a helpful little boy named Chooch.

Feb. 16—Santa Fe-based artist Rebecca Lee Kunz has won the Caldecott Medal, widely considered the highest award a children's book illustrator can receive. "Chooch Helped," written by Andrea L ...

Rebecca Lee Kunz is a Santa Fe multi-media artist who was named a recipient of the 2025 Caldecott Medal on Monday for her illustrations in the children’s picture book Chooch Helped (Levine ...

Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Vashti Harrison is coming to Kalamazoo for a meet and greet on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Kalamazoo Public Library ...

Great writing should be rewarded, and many times it is! Whether an author has won or simply been nominated, having an award (or ...