(Robert F.) Sibert Informational Book Award Selection Committee - 2013

Charge

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.

Roster

Kathie L. Meizner (Chair, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Ms. Deborah Denise Taylor (Chair, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Martha Baden (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Sam Bloom (Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Anne Chapman Callaghan (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Dr. Ann D. Carlson (Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Linda L. Ernst (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Ms. Maralita L. Freeny (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Mrs. Carol R. Goldman (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Ms. Dona J. Helmer (Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Erlene Bishop Killeen (Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Mr. Christopher Lassen (Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Toby D. Rajput (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Mr. Dean Alan Schneider (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Stephen A. Zampino (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Judy Zuckerman (Consultant, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Caroline M. Jewell (Staff Liaison, March 26, 2012, to June 30, 2016)
Aimee Strittmatter (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)

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Composition

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)

Origin

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

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Staff Liaison

Aimee Strittmatter
astrittmatter@ala.org
312-280-2163