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Resources
Publishers, please e-mail alscawards@ala.org for address information.
Composition
The Belpré Award Selection Committee consists of seven members, three appointed from the ALSC membership at large and three appointed from the REFORMA membership, serving 2-year terms and led by the committee chair. (Chair + 6)
The chair alternates: REFORMA appoints in even years; ALSC appoints in odd years.
The 2024 Belpré Award Committee reviews books published in 2023 for the 2024 awards.
The 2024 award winners will be announced in early 2024.
Origin
Established in 1996 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors and the REFORMA Board.
Get Involved
ALSC and ALA value committed and active committee members. Qualified ALSC members are welcome to volunteer to serve on ALSC's committees. Committee members must have an interest in the work of the committee; be able to attend Annual Conferences and Midwinter Meetings to participate in the meetings and activities of the committee; and be able to work between conferences via e-mail and ALA Connect. Express your interest in serving on this or other ALSC committees by filling out an ALSC committee volunteer form. Depending on the committee, appointments take place either in the spring or fall. Accordingly, committee service begins either following Annual Conference or Midwinter Meeting.
REFORMA: Established in 1971 as an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), REFORMA has actively sought to promote the development of library collections to include Spanish-language and Latino oriented materials; the recruitment of more bilingual and bicultural library professionals and support staff; the development of library services and programs that meet the needs of the Latino community; the establishment of a national information and support network among individuals who share our goals; the education of the U.S. Latino population in regards to the availability and types of library services; and lobbying efforts to preserve existing library resource centers serving the interests of Latinos. Get involved with REFORMA.
Staff Liaison
ALSC Awards Coordinator
312-280-2163