The Same, but Opposite: Newbery and Caldecott Medal Winners in the 21st Century

We’re at the 25% mark of the 21st century, and I’ve been taking a deep dive into Newbery and Caldecott data over the last 25 years.

Previously . . .

Which Publisher Has Won the Most Newbery Medals This Century?

Which Publisher Has Won the Most Caldecott Medals This Century?

Which Publisher Has Won the Most Newbery HONORS This Century?

Today I asked the question, “Who has won the most Newbery and Caldecott Medals this century – men or women?”

Here’s how the numbers break down:

I knew that more women have won Newbery and more men have won Caldecott, but I didn’t realize how they are nearly mirror (opposite) images of each other.

• Men have won more Caldecott Medals (from 2001-2025) by far.
• Women have vastly outpaced men in Newbery Medals.

Will these trends continue into the next 25 years?

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