ALSC Committees
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ALSC's nearly 50 committees, task forces, and discussion groups are classified into priority group areas, which were established according to designated priorities of the ALSC Board of Directors. Each priority group is headed by a priority group consultant, who acts as a liaison between the ALSC Board of Directors/Executive Committee and the committees/discussion groups within their priority group.
ALSC's member leaders carry out the work of the Association, developing valuable programs, publications, and resources for librarians serving children and teens (zero to 18).
Book and Media Award committees require in-person meetings at ALA Annual Conference and Midwinter Event, but professional award and process committees operate in a hybrid manner, meaning committees will conduct their work and meetings virtually throughout the service year with conference attendance being optional, but strongly encouraged. If you, as a chair/co-chair during the next service year, have concerns about how to conduct work in a virtual manner, please contact your Priority Group Consultant now to begin addressing these concerns.
PG1 Advocacy | PG2 Youth Media Lists | PG3 Professional Awards & Scholarships | PG4 Organizational Support | PG5 Awards | PG6 Professional Development
Priority Group I - Advocacy
Committees and Task Forces
Intellectual Freedom and Advocacy
Library Services to Underserved Youth
Literacy and Research
Priority Group II - Youth Media Lists
Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults
Best Fiction for Young Adults
Great Graphic Novels for Teens
Notable Children's Books
Notable Children's Digital Media
Notable Children's Recordings
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Quicklists Consulting
Teens' Top Ten
Priority Group III - Professional Awards and Scholarships
Children's Literature Lecture Award - 2026
Children's Literature Lecture Award - 2027
Grants and Awards
Professional Recognition and Scholarships
Priority Group IV - Organizational Support
Committees and Task Forces
Budget
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Membership
Nominating and Elections
Organization and Effectiveness
Priority Group V - Awards
2027 Alex Award Selection
2028 Alex Award Selection [coming soon]
2027 Batchelder Award Selection
2028 Batchelder Award Selection [coming soon]
2027 Belpré Award Selection
2028 Belpré Award Selection
2027 Caldecott Award Selection
2028 Caldecott Award Selection [coming soon]
2027 Children's Literature Legacy Award
2028 Children's Literature Legacy Award
2027 (Margaret A.) Edwards Award Selection
2028 (Margaret A.) Edwards Award Selection [coming soon]
2027 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award Selection
2028 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award Selection [coming soon]
2027 Geisel Award Selection
2028 Geisel Award Selection [coming soon]
2027 (William C.) Morris Award Selection
2028 (William C.) Morris Award Selection [coming soon]
2027 Newbery Award Selection
2028 Newbery Award Selection [coming soon]
2027 Odyssey Award Selection
2028 Odyssey Award Selection [coming soon]
2027 (Michael L.) Printz Award Selection
2028 (Michael L.) Printz Award Selection [coming soon]
2027 Sibert Award Selection
2028 Sibert Award Selection [coming soon]
Priority Group VI - Professional Development
Committees and Task Forces
Division Journal Editorial Advisory
Education and Programming
National Institute Planning Task Force
Volunteer
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