Caldecott Confidential: What's Next Year's Best Picture Book for Kids? Please, Don't Ask

In this article, the author, chair of the 2009 Caldecott committee, revealed some very interesting insights into what goes on behind closed doors when she recently spoke to this year's incoming band of judges. This article presents what the author told to members of the 2011 Caldecott committee. The author suggests the 2011 Caldecott committee members to nurture their sense of humor, practice listening without frowning, and to have fun.