ALA-Children's Book Council Joint Committee

Charge

To foster communication and collaborate on mutual opportunities, concerns, and issues regarding the content, format, distribution, and promotion of materials for children and young adults, including, but not limited to, the creation and dissemination of appropriate resources, as they relate to both the library and publishing communities.

The committee meets twice a year, once in March and once in October, in New York City. Members attend these meetings at their own expense..

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Roster

Crystal Faris

(Chair, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)

Kat Breitenbach

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Charlotte T. Chung

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Samantha Courchane

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Crystal Faris

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Ms. Michelle Lettus

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Mrs. Nakenya Lewis-Yarbrough

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Kimberly Anne Patton

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Stacy Wells

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Meghan Damiano

(Committee Associate, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Alena Rivers

(Primary Staff Liaison, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2099)

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Composition

The ALA-Children's Book Council Joint Committee consists of 8 members (including the chair) selected from among school librarians, public librarians serving children and young adults, and others interested in juvenile books. Appointed from the membership at large, serving two-year terms, and led by a chair, appointed annually.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

The ALA-Children's Book Council Joint Committee consists of 8 members (including the chair) selected from among school librarians, public librarians serving children and young adults, and others interested in juvenile books. Appointed from the membership at large, serving two-year terms, and led by a chair, appointed annually.