Couldn't happen to a nicer guy...

"As soon as publishers learn that their books have won the Caldecott and Newbery medals, the top prizes in children's literature, they hit the reprint button on the presses.

"That's what happened last week after Kevin Henkes' Kitten's First Full Moon won the Caldecott as the best picture book...

"Henkes, 44, says he was 'euphoric' when he heard about the award because it will ensure that his book will stay in print for a long time. But he's realistic about the shortage, which could last weeks.


"'I guess it's not wise to have lots of books lying around,' he says, noting that the publishing industry has a 'bottom line' that limits initial printings. 'But I wasn't thinking about that. I was just being happy.'"

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