Odyssey Award Selection Committee - 2026
Charge
Roster
Eva Thaler-Sroussi
(Chair, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Adrienne Almeida
(Member, February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026)
Kate Brunner
(Member, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Dr. Rebecca Caufman
(Member, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Madelaine Formica
(Member, April 17, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Mrs. Amy Hailey
(Member, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Mr. Jeremiah Henderson
(Member, February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026)
Heidi Marie Knuth
(Member, February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026)
Mrs. Wendy MacArthur
(Member, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Allison McGuire Staley
(Member, February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026)
Sarah Wilson
(Member, February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026)
Heather M. Booth
(Consultant, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029)
Rachel Fryd
(Consultant, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Annie Jaffe
(Administrative Assistant, February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026)
Ana Cackley
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2029)
Maggie Reagan
(Staff Liaison, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029)
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Composition
The Odyssey Award Selection Committee consists eleven members: five members appointed by ALSC; five appointed by YALSA; a chair whose appointment alternates between ALSC and YALSA, with a non-voting consultant from the staff Booklist. Members serve a one-year term beginning immediately after Midwinter and ending after Midwinter of the announcement year. (Chair + 10, plus Booklist consultant)
Origin
Established in 2006 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.
The 2026 Committee reviews audiobooks published between November 1, 2024, and October 31, 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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