(John) Newbery Award Selection Committee - 2027
Charge
Roster
Dr. Desiree W. Cueto
(Chair, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Tammie J. Benham
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Cassie Chenoweth
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Sharon Haupt
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Dr. Allison G. Kaplan
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Star Khan
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Bethni D. King
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Erin Ford Nguyen
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Tasha Nins
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Christine Scheper
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Amy E. Sears
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Mrs. Bettye Loggins Smith
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Anna Taylor
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Mrs. Sara M. Truog
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Sandy Wee
(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 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 2027 Committee is reviewing books published in 2026 for the 2027 awards.
The 2027 awards will be announced in January 2027.
Staff Liaison
ALSC Awards Coordinator
312-280-2163
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- Replacement positions pop up and are filled throughout the year (ongoing)
The Vice-President/President-Elect begins making his/her process committee appointments in February/March. In August/September, after being seated as President, he/she will then begin filling fall appointments.
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