REMINDER: WI Children's Book Award Committee wants YOU!

Hello YSS members!

Are you an adult who loves reading children's and teen books?  Would you like to critically discuss excellent youth books with your peers?  If so, please consider applying for WLA's Children's Book Award Committee (CBAC)!  The CBAC, as a long-standing sub-committee of YSS, annually bestows the Burr/Worzalla Award and Notable Children's Author/Illustrator Award upon Wisconsin's best and brightest book creators.

The CBAC is looking to fill 2 vacant committee seats starting in 2020.  We are seeking a diverse group hailing from all areas of our delightful state.  The committee will meet three times, in person, during the Spring of 2020 to deliberate and decide.  If you are interested, please review the committee duties and submit the following via email to CBAC Chair Aimee Schreiber (a.schreiber@wrlsweb.org):

1. Name, Job Title, Library, and City
2. Are you a current member of WLA and YSS?
3. Please describe your professional library work experience, including any reviewing experience and/or WLA committee work.
4. Please detail your reading preferences, including any areas of special interest.
5. Why should we consider you for a position on this committee?

Applications are due by end of day, Sunday, December 8.  If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact Aimee via email.

WI Children's Book Awards Committee Open Seats!

Have a passion for children's books by Wisconsin authors and illustrators?  Join the Children's Book Awards Committee!  The Committee is responsible for determining the recipient of the Elizabeth Burr/Worzalla Award for distinguished achievement in children's literature, selecting up to ten books to honor with Outstanding Achievement recognition, and adding to the Notable Wisconsin Authors/Illustrators list.

For more information on the Committee, click HERE.
Find the application to serve on the Committee HERE.

Completed applications can be sent to Terry Ehle at tehle@lesterlibrary.org