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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.
Oliver Jeffers commissioned for holiday public art presentation at Rockefeller Center
Jeffers work can be seen in thirteen public locations throughout Rockefeller Center. Photo by Emma Rose Milligan courtesy of Art Production Fund.
NEW YORK, NY
.- Brooklyn-based artist Oliver Jeffers has been selected as the commissioned artist for the 2020 holiday public art installation at Rockefeller Center. Jeffers large-scale printed vinyl murals are being displayed throughout the Rockefeller Center campus indoor and outdoor public areas. A free Rockefeller Center holiday map featuring Jeffers celebrated illustrations is available to all who work at and visit the Center.
This presentation is the latest iteration of the Art in Focus public art program presented in partnership with the non-profit Art Production Fund. The public mural installation and free holiday map will be on view until January 11, 2021.