The 2008 Shortlist for the Kate Greenaway Medal announced

April 30, 2008

A prestigious prize for illustrators, The Kate Greenaway Medal is an annual award for outstanding illustration of a book for children. 

Books are judged for their artistic style, visual experience and synergy of illustration and text.   

The medal is named after Kate Greenaway, a popular nineteenth century artist renowned for her distinctive illustrations and designs for children.

The Carnegie Medal shortlisted titles have also been announced.

2008 Kate Greenaway Medal shortlisted books