(Randolph) Caldecott Award Selection Committee - 2027
Charge
Roster
Laurie B. Reese
(Chair, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Alexandra Bell
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Andrea Grassi
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Marissa Guidara
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Paige Elizabeth Harp
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Rebecca Highland
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Angelique Kopa
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Mrs. Kathleen Morrissey McBroom
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Dr. Linda M. Pavonetti
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Ms. Jennifer Preisser
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Maria Simon
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Lettycia Terrones
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Megan Lorane Thomas
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Ms. Janet S. Thompson
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Shannon C. Young
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Christy Estrovitz
(Consultant, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Ana Cackley
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2029)
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Composition
The Caldecott Award Selection Committee consists of 15 members: one chair and 6 members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, and 8 members elected by the ALSC membership, serving 2-year terms and led by the committee chair. (Chair + 14)
*Beginning with the 2025 Caldecott Award Selection Committee, all 15 members will be appointed from the ALSC membership at large.
Origin
Established in 1938 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.
The 2027 Caldecott Award Committee is reviewing books published in 2026 for the 2027 awards.
The 2027 award winners will be announced in January 2027.
Staff Liaison
ALSC Awards Coordinator
312-280-2163
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