Criteria For The Award
- The book must be published in English in the United States during the preceding year.
- The illustrations must be original work.
- The artist must be a citizen or resident of the United States.
- The book must be considered for the artistic technique employed; pictorial interpretation of story; appropriateness of style of illustration to the story; delineation of plot, theme, characters, setting mood or information through the pictures; and recognition of a child audience.
- The book must display respect for children's understandings, abilities, and appreciations.
- The book must be a self-contained entity, not dependent on other media for its enjoyment.
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