It's my favorite event of the year! Susan Bloom, Simmons College Children's Literature professor and Horn Book reviewer, annually picks her best picture books of the year and shares them with us here at The Carle. If you missed last Saturday's event, don't worry! READ MORE

The New York Times recently released their picks for best illustrated children's books of 2010 and I'm so pleased there are so many of my favorite titles made the list! READ MORE

Tonight is Carle Honors 2010 in New York City and that means it's your last chance to scope out the beautiful artwork on auction before the bidding begins. I still can't decide if my favorite is this ocean scene by G. Brian Karas: or these amazing owls by Denise Fleming: READ MORE

Each year in January, the American Library Association gives the Randolph Caldecott Medal to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children that year. READ MORE