Mock Caldecott Contest
Sonoma County Library hosts a Mock Caldecott contest each December and January to give picture book lovers in our community the chance to participate in the fun of voting for their favorite illustrated books. This year is Sonoma County Library's 10th year of Mock Caldecott.
What is the Caldecott Medal?
The real Caldecott Medal is one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Every year, children’s book illustrators hold their breath as the Caldecott committee members read, examine, and critique the best illustrated children’s books of the year to finally determine which one deserves the highly-regarded award. Check this list for some of the fabulous books that have won this award in the past.
How Does It Work?
Come into your nearest library to read the contenders. Vote for your favorites online or at your local library from December 1 - January 9. Winners will be announced January 23.
Current 2026 Nominees
Soy Sauce
by Laura Lee
A Book of Maps for You
by Lourdes Heuer
Moving Day
by Teri Roche Drobnick
When a Tree Falls
by Kirsten Pendreigh
Every Monday Maybel
by Jashar Awan
Big Enough
by Regina Linke
The Littlest Drop
by Sascha Alper
If You Find a Fawn
by Kellie DuBay Gillis
To See an Owl
by Matthew Cordell
Past Winners
2024 Honor Books
2023 Honor Books
2022 Honor Books
2020 Honor Books
Dancing Hands:
how Teresa Carreño played the piano for President Lincoln
by Margarita Engle and Rafael López
2019 Honor Books
2018 Honor Books
2017 Honor Books
2016 Honor Books
Winnie:
The True Story
of the Bear who
Inspired Winnie-the-Pooh
Written by Sally M. Walker
Illustrated by Jonathan D. Voss
