Matthew Cordell's Caldecott Medal Journey

Matthew Cordell, author and illustrator of 'Wolf in the Snow,' shares his experience of winning the 2018 Caldecott Medal. He recounts the moment he received the call from the Caldecott committee, his initial disbelief, and the joy he felt. Matthew also describes his family's emotional reaction and his excitement about meeting the committee in New Orleans. He reflects on the honor and expresses his gratitude and anticipation for future events.

Who is the author and illustrator of 'Wolf in the Snow'?

• Matthew Cordell

• Dr. Seuss

• Maurice Sendak

• Eric Carle

What did Matthew Cordell use the forest preserve for?

• To exercise

• To draw inspiration for his book

• To relax

• To meet friends

Where was Matthew Cordell when he found out he won the Caldecott Medal?

• In a coffee shop

• At a library

• In bed

• In a forest preserve

What time was it when Matthew Cordell received the call about his Caldecott Medal win?

• 6:30 AM

• 7:30 AM

• 8:30 AM

• 9:30 AM

What did Matthew Cordell use to calculate the time difference on the day he won the medal?

• Time change math

• An online calculator

• A world clock app

• A phone call to a friend

What was Matthew Cordell's initial reaction when he received the call about winning the Caldecott Medal?

• He screamed with joy

• He went silent and was confused

• He immediately called his family

• He started drawing

What did Matthew Cordell ask the Caldecott committee when they informed him about his win?

• If he won the silver medal

• If he could call them back

• If they were sure

• If he won the gold one

What did Matthew Cordell initially think about his chances of winning a Caldecott Medal?

• He expected to win multiple times

• He was confident he would win

• He thought he might get an Honor someday

• He never considered it

How did Matthew Cordell's family react to the news of his Caldecott Medal win?

• They went out for dinner

• They called all their friends

• They hugged, laughed, and cried

• They threw a party

How long after winning the Caldecott Medal did Matthew Cordell still feel overwhelmed?

• One week

• Two weeks

• A month

• Three weeks