Caldecott Critiques

Caldecott Critique: GOLDFINCHES by Mary Oliver, illustrated by Melissa Sweet (+ Giveaway)

Heads up to paid subscribers: this post is fully free, but watch for the GOLDFINCHES Off the Record email Wednesday morning.

Jul 14 • Travis Jonker

Caldecott Critique: NAVIGATING NIGHT by Julie Leung and Angie Kang (+ Giveaway)

Claude Monet, Ezra Jack Keats, and Michael Jordan with his eyes closed.

May 12 • Travis Jonker

Caldecott Critique: 102 by Matthew Cordell

Fever dreams, ballpoint pens, and Swedish cinema

Mar 3 • Travis Jonker

Caldecott Critique: FIREWORKS by Matthew Burgess and Cátia Chien (+ Giveaways)

A closer look at one of the best picture books of the year.

Jan 20 • Travis Jonker

Caldecott Critique: EVERY MONDAY MABEL by Jashar Awan (+ Giveaway)

A closer look at one the best picture books of the year.

Dec 30, 2025 • Travis Jonker

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