(Theodor Seuss) Geisel 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 American book for beginning readers.

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Roster

Liv Anne Hanson
(Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Peter Blenski
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Maria Cotto
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Alexandra Genia
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Roxanne M. Renteria
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Kathryn Marie Salo
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Elizabeth Webster
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Rachel Fryd
(Consultant, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Jennifer Lea Henry
(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 Geisel Award Selection Committee consists of seven members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving 2-year terms and led by the committee chair. (Chair + 6)

Origin

Established in 2004 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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