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Randolph Caldecott Medal 2017

The 2017 Randolph Caldecott Medal went to Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe. 4 books were Honor Books.

Winner

  1. Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoesource (opens in a new tab)

Honor Books

  1. Du Iz Tak? by Carson Ellissource (opens in a new tab)
  2. Freedom in Congo Square by Carole Boston Weatherford and R. Gregory Christiesource (opens in a new tab)
  3. Leave Me Alone! by Vera Brosgolsource (opens in a new tab)
  4. They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzelsource (opens in a new tab)

About the Randolph Caldecott Medal

Medal and Honor Books from the ALSC list of Caldecott winners and honors, 1938-present. Author field names the writer, then the illustrator when different, as credited.

Organization: Association for Library Service to Children (American Library Association). Years are award years, which can differ from publication years. Official site (opens in a new tab)

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