Friday, August 30, 2013

DIAL 'M' FOR MEDAL

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The Call That Changes Everything 

Every year, one author and one illustrator each receives a phone call from the Newbery or Caldecott committee, naming them the newest recipient of the ALA's prestigious awards. A flurry of interviews and appearances follows, as does the predicted bump in sales. But how do things change in the lives of the winners? We spoke with each of the Newbery and Caldecott medalists from 2008 to 2012 to find out. 

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