Odyssey Award Selection Committee - 2026

Charge

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To annually select the best audiobook produced for children and/or young adults, available in English in the united states during the preceding year and, if desired, to also select honor titles.

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Roster

Rachel Fryd
(Consultant, 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 Odyssey Award Selection Committee consists eleven members: five members appointed by ALSC; five appointed by YALSA; a chair whose appointment alternates between ALSC and YALSA, with a non-voting consultant from the staff Booklist. Members serve a one-year term beginning immediately after Midwinter and ending after Midwinter of the announcement year. (Chair + 10, plus Booklist consultant)

Origin

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Established in 2006 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

The 2026 Committee reviews audiobooks published between November 1, 2024, and October 31, 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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  • Process committees (non-award committees) are appointed in early spring (Jan-May)
  • Award and evaluation committees are appointed in early fall (July-Oct)
  • Replacement positions pop up and are filled throughout the year (ongoing)

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