(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.

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

312-280-2163

Get Involved

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