(Randolph) Caldecott Award Selection Committee - 2026

Charge

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To select from the books published the preceding year within the terms, definitions, and criteria governing the award, the most distinguished American picture book for children.

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Roster

Jewel Davis
(Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Kimberly Alberts
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Tess M. Botkin
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Nell Fleming
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Kimberly Probert Grad
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Jillian Heise
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Stephie Luyt
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Angela C. Moffett
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Sada Mozer
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Susan H. Polos
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Joe Prince
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Dr. Mary-Kate Sableski
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Mrs. Beth A. Shaum
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Georgette Spratling
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Mr. Brad Williston
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ana Cackley
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2029)

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Composition

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The Caldecott Award Selection Committee consists of 15 members: one chair and 6 members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, and 8 members elected by the ALSC membership, serving 2-year terms and led by the committee chair. (Chair + 14)

*Beginning with the 2025 Caldecott Award Selection Committee, all members will be appointed from the ALSC membership at large.

Origin

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Established in 1938 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

The 2026 Committee reviews books published in 2025 for the 2026 awards.

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The 2026 award winners will be announced in early 2026.

Staff Liaison

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ALSC Awards Coordinator
312-280-2163

Get Involved

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