YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award
Charge
To annually select the best non-fiction title published for young adults between November 1 of the preceding year and October 31 of the current year, available in English in the United States and, if desired, to also select honor titles. The short list of finalists will be announced during the first week of December, with the winning title announced at the following ALA Youth Media Awards. The winners and honor authors will be recognized at an ALA or YALSA Conference.
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Roster
Dr. Barbara A. Ward
(Chair, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Mrs. Beth A. Davis
(Member, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Cheri Ann Dobbs
(Member, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Jennifer Hartley
(Member, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Mrs. Nisa Jean Kesseler
(Member, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Kaitlin Malixi
(Member, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Pamela Jean Penza
(Member, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Rebecca Standal
(Member, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Mrs. Bethany Winter
(Member, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Allie Stevens Gosselink
(Member Liaison, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Ronny Khuri
(Consultant, February 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Maggie Reagan
(Staff Liaison, February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029)
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