Children's Literature Lecture Award Committee - 2024

Charge

To choose annually an individual of distinction who shall prepare and present a paper which shall be a significant contribution to the field of children's literature; to select a host institution and make appropriate arrangements for the presentation of the lecture; to arrange for publication of lecture in children and libraries.

Roster

Lisa Von Drasek (Chair, February 1, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
Anna Coats (Virtual Member, February 1, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
Dr. Cyndi Giorgis (Virtual Member, February 1, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
Dr. Steven L. Herb (Virtual Member, February 1, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
April Rachelle Roy (Virtual Member, February 1, 2018, to January 31, 2020)
Joanna K. Fabicon (Consultant, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2020)
Katie Connelly (Staff Liaison, April 30, 2019, to October 4, 2019)

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Composition

The Children's Literature Lecture Award Committee consists of four members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving 2-year terms and led by the committee chair (Chair + 4). This committee functions virtually.

Origin

Established in 1971 as the (May Hill) Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award Committee, and updated in 2020 to the Children's Literature Lecture Award Committee at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

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  • Replacement positions pop up and are filled throughout the year (ongoing)

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Staff Liaison

ALSC Awards Coordinator
312-280-2163