Coretta Scott King Book Awards Jury

About the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Jury

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Jury consists of seven members serving staggered terms to ensure continuity; three of which are appointed by the CSK Committee Chair in odd years (2015, 17...); the remaining four members are elected by the CSK Committee membership present during its meeting during ALA Annual Conference in even years (2016,18...) Each juror serves a two-year term, beginning and ending during ALA's Annual Conference. 

SUBMITTING TITLES

To review awards submission criteria and submit a title to the CSK Jury for consideration, please fill out the online form and wait for further instructions. PLEASE NOTE: Titles that are sent directly to the jury members without completing the form will not be considered. 

Jury Roster

Dr. LaKeshia NeShaun Darden (Chair, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Mrs. Tamela Nicole Chambers (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Mrs. Edith Irene Ching (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Jina DuVernay (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Dr. Andrea Jamison (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Ms. Malana Krongelb (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Dr. Nancy Deborah Tolson (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Danielle M. Ponton (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025)
Kevin Strowder (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025)

Displaying active committee roster as of 04/24/2024. Last retrieved on 04/24/2024. Members can log in and refresh the page to view full contact information for committee members.

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