

And that it was tremendous, wonderful, happy news.Īll my life I’ve been fortunate to have people cheering me on as I tried to keep doing the thing I thought I was supposed to do with my life. Thankfully, the committee’s clapping and cheering rescued me from my daze and I began to realize that the news was remarkably real.

Bittner, said what I just thought he said. My mind was trying to figure out if the committee chair, Dr. What was running through your heart when the Caldecott committee was clapping and cheering for you?ĭoug Salati: Do you know that feeling when you are slowly wading into the ocean, bit by bit, taking your time, and then all of a sudden you get surprised by that first big, cold wave crashing into you? It took my breath away for a moment. Hello, Doug Salati! Congratulations on winning the 2023 Caldecott Medal for Hot Dog! I love learning about the CALL.
