(John) Newbery Award Selection Committee - 2026

Charge

To select from the books published the preceding year within the terms, definitions, and criteria governing the award, the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

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Roster

Dr. Ramona Caponegro
(Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ana Cackley
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2029)

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Composition

The Newbery 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 Newbery Award Selection Committee, all 15 members will be appointed from the ALSC membership at large.

Origin

Established in 1922 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

The 2026 Committee reviews books published in 2025 for the 2026 awards.

The 2026 award winners will be announced in early 2026.

Staff Liaison

ALSC Awards Coordinator
312-280-2163

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