I was so excited yesterday when I saw that The Undefeated was the 2020 Caldecott Award winner. It was already on my list of favorite picture books from 2019 and now, with this award, promises to stay in print for many years to come.

As a lover of picture books, the Caldecott is the American Library Association (ALA) award that I follow most closely. It is a prestigious picture book award given for distinguished illustrations. Often the illustrations break a mold, showcasing a new and exciting way to illustrate picture books. Regardless, the illustrations are always captivating and this year’s winner The Undefeated, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, is no exception.

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