Book Award Committee

The ChLA Book Award is awarded annually by the Children's Literature Association to recognize outstanding book-length contributions to children's literature scholarship and criticism.

Composition of the Committee:

The Book Award Committee consists of six members, two elected each year for a term of three years, and a chair, who is appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Board for a term of three years. Terms begin immediately following the ChLA annual business meeting.

Committee Members:

Chair: Joseph Michael Sommers, Central Michigan University, 2024-2027
Courtney Weikle-Mills, University of Pittsburgh, 2023-2026
Anastasia Ulanowicz, University of Florida, 2023-2026
Lan Dong, University of Illinois Springfield, 2024-2027
Karlie Herndon, The University of Southern Mississippi, 2024-2027
Christian Hines, Texas State University, 2025-2028
Mary Zaborskis, 2025-2028

ChLA Awards and Grants Coordinators:

Pete Kunze, Tulane University
Poushali Bhadury, Middle Tennessee State University
Gabrielle Atwood Halko, West Chester University

 

Book Award Winners