Best Books for Young Adults (BBYA)

Charge

To select from the year's publications those adult and teenage books significant for young adults; to annotate the selected titles. Committee size: 15.

Roster

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Composition

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Subcommitees and Task Forces

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Origin

Established in [year] at the request of the [organizing body]. The [name of committee] was originally charged with [whatever], but in [year] its scope changed to include [this addition].

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Get Involved

ALA values committed and active committee members. Qualified members are welcome to volunteer to serve on [insert committee name here]. Committee members must have an interest in the work of the committee; be able to attend Annual Conferences and Midwinter Meetings to participate in the meetings and activities of the committee; and be able to work between conferences via e-mail and ALA Connect. Express your interest in serving on this or other committees by filling out an application form. Appointments take place once a year, during the spring. Committee service usually begins following Annual Conference, about July 1.

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