The Newbery Medal and Caldecott Medal are both awarded by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association. The Newbery Medal, named after English bookseller John Newbery, is awarded each year "to the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children published in English in the United States during the preceding year."
The Caldecott Medal, named after English illustrator Randolph Caldecott, is awarded each year "to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children published in English in the United States during the preceding year."
The Caldecott Medal was designed in 1937 while the Newbery Medal was designed in 1921. The first Caldecott Medal was given in 1938, and the first Newbery Medal was given in 1922. Each of these medals, gives honor book awards each year.
Basically the difference in the two awards is that one is for illustrations (Caldecott), while the other is for literature (Newbery). These awards, given annually, are much sought after. They are the most prestigious children’s book award.
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