Phoenix Picture Book Award Committee

The Phoenix Picture Book Award Committee selects the recipient of the Phoenix Picture Book Award and the Phoenix Picture Honor Book. The Phoenix Award Committee and the Phoenix Picture Book Award Committee of the Children’s Literature Association are planning a joint session at the 2017 conference.  

Composition of the Committee:

The Phoenix Picture Book Award Committee consists of five members. Four committee members are elected for staggered three-year terms. The committee chair is appointed by the ChLA president with the approval of the Executive Board for a term of three years, which is renewable.

Committee Members:

Chair: Ramona Caponegro, Eastern Michigan University, 2018-2021, 2021-2024
Cathryn Mercier, Simmons University, 2019-2022
Rebecca Rowe, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 2020-2023
Gretchen Papazian, Central Michigan University, 2021-2024
Yoo Kyung Sung, University of New Mexico, 2021-2024

ChLA Board Liaison:

Althea Tait, SUNY Brockport, 2021-2022

Phoenix Picture Book Award Winners