(Robert F.) Sibert Informational Book Award Selection Committee - 2026

Charge

To select from the books published in the preceding year within the terms, definitions, and criteria governing the award, the most distinguished American informational book for children.

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Roster

Sam Bloom

(Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Pia Alliende

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Rebecca L. Ivey

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Taylor M. Keahey

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Sara Kocahasan

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Mrs. Joi Mahand

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Dr. Miriam Gerald Martinez

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Lisa Morris-Wilkey

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Ms. Cate Soza

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Rachel Fryd

(Consultant, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Sarah Simpson

(Administrative Assistant, February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026)

Ana Cackley

(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2029)

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Composition

The Sibert Informational Book Award Selection Committee consists of nine (9) members: one chair and three members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, and five members elected by the ALSC membership, serving 2-year terms and led by the committee chair. (Chair + 8)

*Beginning with the 2025 Sibert Informational Book Award Selection Committee, all nine (9) members will be appointed from the ALSC membership at large.

Origin

Established in 2000 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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