Eric Carle Museum Announces 2026 Carle Honors Honorees Including Bryan Collier and International Youth Library
Bryan Collier receives the Artist honor among five distinguished recipients of the 2026 Carle Honors. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art will celebrate these honorees at its annual gala fundraiser on Thursday, September 17, 2026, held at The New York Historical in New York City. Ellen Michelson is recognized as Angel, while Claudia Bedrick, Publisher of Enchanted Lion Books, earns the Mentor award. The International Youth Library receives the Bridge honor, and Robert L. Forbes is named the Inspiration honoree. These individuals and organizations are acknowledged for their significant contributions to picture books and their impact on arts appreciation and early literacy.
Key facts
- The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art announced the 2026 Carle Honors honorees
- Honorees include Bryan Collier (Artist), Ellen Michelson (Angel), International Youth Library (Bridge), Claudia Bedrick (Mentor), and Robert L. Forbes (Inspiration)
- The awards recognize creative vision and long-term dedication to picture books
- The honorees will be celebrated at an annual gala fundraiser
- The event will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026
- The gala will be held at The New York Historical in New York City
- The Carle Honors acknowledge contributions to arts appreciation and early literacy
- Claudia Bedrick is the Publisher of Enchanted Lion Books
Entities
Artists
- Bryan Collier
- Ellen Michelson
- Claudia Bedrick
- Robert L. Forbes
Institutions
- The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
- International Youth Library
- Enchanted Lion Books
- The New York Historical
Locations
- New York City
- United States