Notable Children's Books Committee

Charge

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To select, annotate, and present for publication annually a list of notable children's books published during the preceding year within the terms, definitions, and criteria governing the list.

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Roster

Marisela Violeta Garza
(Member, February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2027)
Nancy Macías, Librarian
(Member, February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2027)
Kali Olson
(Member, February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2027)
Alicia Rogers
(Member, February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2027)
Mrs. Lucinda S. Whitehurst
(Member, February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2027)
Ana Cackley
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2030)
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Composition

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The Notable Children's Books Committee consists of eleven members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving 2-year terms, and led by the committee chair. (Chair + 10) Chair's term is one year.

Origin

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Established in 1940 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

Staff Liaison

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Get Involved

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  • Process committees (non-award committees) are appointed in early spring (Jan-May)
  • Award and evaluation committees are appointed in early fall (July-Oct)
  • Replacement positions pop up and are filled throughout the year (ongoing)

The Vice-President/President-Elect begins making his/her process committee appointments in February/March. In August/September, after being seated as President, he/she will then begin filling fall appointments.

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