2026 Printz Award Committee

Charge

To select from the previous year's publications the best young adult book ("best" being defined solely in terms of literary merit) and, if the Committee so decides, as many as four Honor Books.

2026 Printz Award Committee Contact Info

Youth Media Awards Staff

yma@ala.org

Roster

Jodeana Kruse
(Chair, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. TuesD Santana Renee Chambers
(Member, April 15, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Stephanie Michelle Galvan Russell
(Member, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Mr. Justin Hofstetter
(Member, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Megan Lorene Maloy
(Member, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Wilsinia C. Ocasio
(Member, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Mrs. RaineBo Thunder
(Member, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Allie Stevens Gosselink
(Member Liaison, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Kelly Ferreira
(Consultant, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 3036)
Vanessa Garbarino
(Administrative Assistant, April 15, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Maggie Reagan
(Staff Liaison, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029)

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