According to my research . . .

[pendrops]

Here's something to get your brain churning;

The Newbery Medal, an award for American children's book authors, is named after a British figure while the award for British children's literature, the Carnegie Medal, is named after an American figure.

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[satinsheets]

I always thought one was for writing, and one was for illustrations.

[pendrops]

Well, the Caldecott Award is for American illustrators and the Carnegie Medal is for British writing. . .

[satinsheets]

What about American writers and British illustrators? What about them?!

[pendrops]

*sigh* Please refer to the post for the reply to the first part of your question. As far as Brit illustrators, I don't know. I guess they're just screwed.

[bikiniline]

Interestingly enough, the award for excellence in tap dancing, the Astaire Medal, is named after Gene Kelly.

[satinsheets]

Hey hey, we're going to Green's on Saturday after work, you in?