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The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
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The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
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The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature--a young adult version of the Newbery Award, if you will.