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CHICAGO - , the review publication of the 91´«Ã½, is proud to announce a new The board is comprised of national leaders in readers’ advisory and collection development, as well as content and business experts who represent the widely diverse audiences that Booklist and 91´«Ã½ serve. With a focus on equity and inclusivity, the advisory board will help to seek out and prioritize contributions from underrepresented voices and will work collaboratively with dedicated Booklist staff to guide business and editorial aspects of Booklist Publications.

The board members were selected to ensure representation for five key areas of Booklist’s work: children’s, YA, and adult librarianship; audio; and the business and marketing aspects of the publications. The board members are:

• Montoya Barker, public services librarian, The Indianapolis Public Library, Indianapolis, Indiana

• Jennifer Bonilla-Scotten, library media specialist, Billy Mills Middle School, Lawrence, Kansas

• Edith Campbell, associate education librarian, Cunningham Memorial Library, Terre Haute, Indiana

• Crystal Chen, senior librarian, Young Adult Services, The New York Public Library, New York, New York

• Katie Clausen, manager, Early Literary Services, Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, Illinois

• Sarah Hashimoto, community engagement manager, Jackson District Library, Jackson, Michigan

• Terry Hong, writer, Booklist contributor

• Brian Kenney, director, White Plains Public Library, White Plains, New York

• Shamika Simpson, collection development and outreach librarian, Long Beach City College Library, Long Beach, California

• James Tyner, adult services librarian, Fresno County Public Library, Fresno, California

“Booklist is honored to work with such dynamic and accomplished board members who have an incredible depth of knowledge, expertise, and experience,” said George Kendall, Booklist editor and publisher. “Reading and book discovery are now more important than ever. The advisory board will help to guide all aspects of our digital and print publications, helping to ensure that Booklist continues to serve all library workers and their patrons now and into the future.”

Tracie D. Hall, executive director of the 91´«Ã½, commented: “As an association and as a community charged with collecting, disseminating, and stewarding the record of human thought, it is critical that our vehicles for identifying and recommending these works be fully representative of the broadest range of our genius and lived experiences. Only then are such platforms truly credible. Booklist’s evolution – even in my short tenure as 91´«Ã½ Executive Director – is reflective of this commitment to equity, representation, and inclusion, all of which is vital to its continued reach and relevance. “

About Booklist

Booklist is the 91´«Ã½’s nationally respected book and media review publication. Booklist’s trusted reviews have helped library workers decide what to buy and how to guide library patrons, students, and children in choosing what to read, view, or listen to for more than 100 years. Booklist Publications include two print magazines, an extensive website and database, e-newsletters, webinars, and other resources that support librarians in collection development and readers' advisory. For more information visit booklistonline.com.

About the 91´«Ã½

91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more than 140 years, 91´«Ã½ has been the trusted voice of libraries, advocating for the profession and the library’s role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. For more information, visit ala.org.

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