Topic: Caldecott Medal

How Maurice Sendak’s ‘Wild Things’ moved children’s books toward realism

Maurice Sendak's 'Wild Things,' in depicting how a tantrum might play out, paved the way for authors to show children more the world as it is, and less what adults think it ought to be.

Sendak's closest friends near at deathbed (+video)

They had fond memories of the legendary children's-book author, who died at 83.

Maurice Sendak with the Wild Things, now (+video)

The beloved children's book author passed away at 83 after suffering a stroke.

'Where the Wild Things Are' author Sendak wrote to 'communicate profound truths'

Maurice Sendak never had children, but understood the power of the parent-child bond. His seminal work, 'Where the Wild Things Are,' was criticized as too dark for children, but became a classic. 

Maurice Sendak tribute: much more than 'a kiddie-book artist' (+video)

Maurice Sendak, who died Tuesday, once said he wanted to be recognized as more than 'a kiddie-book artist.' The author-illustrator, most famous for 'Where the Wild Things Are' and other children's books, had a career that spanned 60 years.

From our Files: Maurice Sendak interview, 2002

Maurice Sendak, self-taught artist and author of "Where the Wild Things Are" (1963), would eventually write or illustrate over 90 books, beloved by generations of children into adulthood.  Sendak, who died today, spoke with Monitor reporter Gloria Goodale on the occasion of an exhibit of his artwork at Los Angeles' Skirball Cultural Center in 2002.  He spoke about his personal history growing up in Brooklyn amidst the tumult of family upended after World War II; his escape into an inspired, illustrated world; and his expansion into musical and opera collaborations.

Maurice Sendak showed us 'Where The Wild Things Are'

Maurice Sendak wrote and illustrated the acclaimed 'Where The Wild Things Are,' along with other children's books. He passed away early Tuesday in Connecticut.

'The Snowy Day' celebrates its 50th anniversary

Fifty years after the publication of 'The Snowy Day' with its young African American protagonist, there's still a surprising lack of diversity in children's books.

Hugo gets the most Oscar nominations in 2012. Why?

'Hugo' got 11 Oscar nominations. But the Oscars are only the most recent acclaim for Hugo, the movie and, Hugo, the children's book by Brian Selznick

Newbery, Caldecott winners: Jack Gantos, Chris Raschka take the top prizes

Award-winners Jack Gantos and Chris Raschka both wrote stories based on real-life incidents.

A new book from Maurice Sendak

Award-winning children's author Maurice Sendak will release a new book this fall, the first he has both written and illustrated in 30 years.

6 books to beat the winter blues

The groundhog may have seen his shadow yesterday, but for those of us enduring a blizzard a week spring still seems a distant prospect. So instead of fighting winter, why not embrace it? Here are six inspiring reads to remind all of us of the awesome beauty – and perilous power – of the season.

2011 Caldecott Medal and Honor awards: here are the winners

The Randolph Caldecott Medal is awarded to the most distinguished American picture book for children. These delightful 2011 winners remind readers why a picture truly is worth a thousand words.

5 irresistible children's picture books

It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been reading or how grown-up you think you’ve become – children’s picture books remain one of the greatest delights a reader can experience.

Great picture books to get kids interested in gardening

Want to instill a love of gardening in little children? Here are some fun, colorful picture books to get kids interested.

Caldecott, Newbery Medal winners announced

Exactly as predicted, Rebecca Stead ("When You Reach Me") and Jerry Pinkney ("The Lion & the Mouse") took top honors.

Children's book award winners

Appreciation for storytellers