(Theodor Seuss) Geisel 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 American book for beginning readers.

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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 Geisel Award Selection Committee consists of seven members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving 2-year terms and led by the committee chair. (Chair + 6)

Origin

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Established in 2004 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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