Call for NBGS Committee Members
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Established in 1994, The Notable Books for a Global Society Committee selects outstanding trade books that promote understanding across lines of culture, economic and social status, language, race, sexual orientation, values, and ethnicity. Each year, a committee of 10 people read the book submissions and select 25 outstanding books, in all genres for young readers, GR K-12, for the award. |
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We seek new members for a three-year term on the committee. In order to be a member of this committee, you must:
If you are interested in becoming a member, send a letter of interest, addressing how you are a good fit for the committee, along with a current CV to:
Danielle Hartsfield ([email protected]) Sandip Wilson ([email protected])
- be a member of the Children’s Literature Special Interest Group,
- be able to attend the International Literacy Association annual meeting and the National Council of Teachers of English annual meeting each year you are on the committee for presentation of books,
- be able to read and discuss over 400 books for K-12 that are typically sent to committee members each year as submissions for the award
- be willing and able to meet periodically through the year, virtually, to discuss books submitted
- participate in the writing about the books for publication in The Dragon Lode and for the CLR SIG website
If you are interested in becoming a member, send a letter of interest, addressing how you are a good fit for the committee, along with a current CV to:
Danielle Hartsfield ([email protected]) Sandip Wilson ([email protected])