The Carle Honors are annual awards given by the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art to individuals and organizations in the picture book field for their dedication and creative vision. They are named in honor of the American author and illustration of children's picture books Eric Carle.[1]
Categories of honorees
There are four categories of honoree:
- Artist Honoree - for an exceptional picture book creator
- Angel Honoree - for an individual who has supported and advocated for picture book writers and artists
- Bridge Honoree - presented to individuals who have taken innovative approaches to expanding picture book readership
- Mentor Honoree - presented to editors, educators, and designers