(John) Newbery Award Selection Committee - 2025

Charge

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To select from the books published the preceding year within the terms, definitions, and criteria governing the awards, the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

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Roster

Ana Cackley
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2029)
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Composition

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The Newbery 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 Newbery Award Selection Committee, all 15 members will be appointed from the ALSC membership at large.

Origin

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Established in 1922 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

The 2025 Committee is reviewing books published in 2024 for the 2025 awards.

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The 2025 awards will be announced in January 2025.

Staff Liaison

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ALSC Awards Coordinator

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Get Involved

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