(Robert F.) Sibert Informational Book Award Selection Committee - 2025

Charge

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To select from the books published in the preceding year within the terms, definitions, and criteria governing the award, the most distinguished American informational book 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 Sibert Informational Book Award Selection Committee consists of nine members: one chair and three members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, and five members elected by the ALSC membership, serving 2-year terms and led by the committee chair. (Chair + 8)

*Beginning with the 2025 Sibert Informational Book Award Selection Committee, all nine (9) members will be appointed from the ALSC membership at large.

Origin

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Established in 2000 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

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

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The 2025 award winners will be announced in January 2025.

Staff Liaison

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ALSC Awards Coordinator

312-280-2163

Get Involved

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