Picture Perfect: Art From Caldecott Award Books, 2006-2009 September 25, 2009

Each year the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, honors the most outstanding picture book art by awarding these distinguished artists the Caldecott Medal. Named for the 19th-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott, whose work was known for its humor and vitality, this prestigious annual award recognizes "the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children." This exhibition highlights 17 books that have received a Caldecott Medal or Honor Award for illustration between 2006 and 2009 and presents original picture book art that portray real-life situations, adventure, and family. The award-winning artists included are Brian Collier, Marla Frazee, Beth Krommes, David McLimans, Jon J. Muth, Kadir Nelson, Beckie Prange, Marjorie Priceman, Chris Raschka, Laura Vaccaro Seeger, Brian Selznick, Uri Shulevitz, Peter Sis, Melissa Sweet, David Wiesner, and Mo Willems.