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The 2020 Caldecott Medal, for outstanding illustration
This year’s Caldecott Medal goes to
The Undefeated (Amazon) illustrated by the incredible Kadir Nelson, and written by Kwame Alexander. It’s on nearly every best children’s books of 2020 list, and has won numerous awards for its depiction of the strength of the Black contribution to American society. Start here for a must-have book for your collection at home, no matter how old your kids.
The 2020 Newbery Medal, for outstanding writing
I’m fascinated to see a graphic novel win the Newbery Medal this year, but the numerous awards that
New Kid (Amazon) by Jerry Craft received, make it clear that this book is something special. It’s about a middle school boy who loves to draw, but struggles to fit in at his new prestigious high school where he’s one of the few children of color in his grade.
Take Your Kids on Vacation, At Home
Keep your kids occupied during winter break by recreating the best parts of being away.
Credit.Andrea Chronopoulos
Published Dec. 18, 2020Updated Dec. 21, 2020
At the beginning of quarantine, parents tie-dyed like there was no tomorrow. Their production of friendship bracelets was matched only by the number of scavenger hunts they organized on the fly. In the quest to keep their children busy, they left no stone unturned. (Or untumbled in the rock tumbler, or undecorated with paint markers purchased hastily on Amazon.)
But nine months later, they are over it. Moms cannot make another pillow fort. Dads are banana-breaded out. And now they’re staring down the barrel of winter break with one question: How on earth are we going to entertain these kids?