Who is the caldecott medal name after?

The Caldecott Medal is named after the 19th-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. Caldecott was born in Chester, England, in 1846. He studied art in London and began his career as a book illustrator in the 1870s. Caldecott's illustrations were known for their humor and their use of line and color. He died in 1886 at the age of 39.

The Caldecott Medal was established in 1938 by the American Library Association to recognize the most distinguished American picture book for children. The award is given annually to the illustrator of the book, who must be a citizen or resident of the United States. The Caldecott Medal is one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature.