The New York Times 10 Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2011
“The New York Times Book Review has announced its list of the 10 Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2011. Artwork from this year’s winners will appear in the special Children’s Book section of the Book Review’s Nov. 13 issue.”
Finalist: The Governor General’s Literary Award (Illustration)
“Ottawa, October 11, 2011 – The Canada Council for the Arts today announced the 68 finalists for the 2011 Governor General’s Literary Awards.”
American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA): 50 Books/50 Covers
“The selections become part of the AIGA Design Archives, join the physical archives at the Denver Art Museum and Columbia University’s Rare Book and Manuscript Collection at the Butler Library, and are exhibited in a traveling exhibition that begins at the AIGA National Design Center, in New York.”
School Library Journal’s Best Books 2011
“We are pleased to present this year’s 65 choices for the Best Books of 2011, chosen from the more than 6000 books reviewed this year.”
An Amazon BEST BOOK (USA)
Original Art: The Society of Illustrators
The Original Art: The Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration 2011. Along a Long Road will be included in the annual show running from Oct 26, 2011, to Dec 29, 2011, at The Society of Illustrators gallery in Manhattan. For more information and/or directions click here.
Illustrators 54: The Society of Illustrators
“The premier showcase for illustrators and animators, the Society of Illustrators Annual Exhibition features over 400 pieces of the most outstanding works created throughout each year. Thousands of entries are considered by a jury of professionals, which include renowned illustrators, art directors and designers.”
Toronto Public Library: First & Best
“Toronto Public Library is pleased to announce the fifth annual First & Best Booklist 2011 – ten of the very best in Canadian books for children from birth to age five that are fun to read and also help build early literacy skills.”
Kirkus: Seven Impossible Things
Julie Danielson’s Top 10 list of picture books for 2011.
Chicago Public Library: Best of the Best 2012
“The very best published for kids in 2011.”
2011 Ontario Library Association’s Best Bets List
Shortlisted: Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award