Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Caldecott Medal | 2025 | Winner |
About This Book
An older Cherokee sister must deal with her toddler brother Chooch, who 'helps' with everything—scattering flour, uprooting plants, and generally causing cheerful chaos. A warm sibling story rooted in Cherokee language and traditions. Winner of the 2025 Caldecott Medal.
About the Authors
Rebecca Lee Kunz is a Cherokee Nation citizen, painter, and illustrator based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She won the 2025 Caldecott Medal for *Chooch Helped*, written by Andrea L. Rogers—her debut children's book. Read more →
Andrea L. Rogers is a Cherokee author from Oklahoma who wrote *Chooch Helped*, illustrated by Rebecca Lee Kunz, which won the 2025 Caldecott Medal. Her book is about a Cherokee girl and her younger brother who she must teach to help. Read more →
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