| From the Kate
Greenaway Medal criteria page
All criteria will not
necessarily be relevant to every title nominated. Where appropriate, consider
and assess the following:
The artistic style:
Is the medium is
appropriate?
Is the artist's
personal style creative and distinctive?
Does the style work
with the subject?
Is there a consistent
quality of illustration throughout the book?
The format:
Is the typography (i.e.
format, typeface, print size, spacing, novelty features etc.) integral or
intrusive?
Does the layout draw
the reader in or is it distracting?
How appropriate are the
size and shape of the book?
What use is made of
covers, end-papers and title page?
Synergy of
illustration and text:
Are there recurring
visual themes or images that enhance the reader's understanding of the book?
How well do the
illustrations and text relate to each other in terms of layout?
Are the images and text
consistent with each other?
Do the illustrations
enhance the text or are they 'pictorial upholstery', i.e. for decorative
purposes only?
In the case of
information books, how accurate and clear are the illustrations?
The visual experience:
How well does the book
either offer the reader new experiences, or reflect their pre-existing
experiences?
Does the book succeed
in working at different levels for different readers?
What are the aesthetic
qualities of the book?
What is the overall
impact of the book on the reader?
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