The Jane Addams Children’s Book Award titles are carefully selected by a diverse set of activists, educators, parents, and teachers. The selection process strives to be ever more democratic, intersectional, and representative.

2024/25 SELECTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Chair: Susie Rios-New York – Bank Street School for Children

Co-chair: Morika Tsujimura- New York- Grace Church School

Publisher Liason: Heather Matthews- Maryland – Salisbury University

Mariah Boone- Texas- Texas A&M University – Kingsville

Donna Burns – Federal Education Specialist- Washington DC

Veronica Cassanova – Librarian – California

Rabia Khokar-Ontario, Canada – University of Toronto

Aura Perez – California – California State University Channel Islands

Robyn Seglem- Illinois- Illinois State University

Anthony Whaley – Washington DC – KIPP DC

The Jane Addams Peace Association seeks selection committee members with diverse perspectives and identities among parents, teachers, librarians, activists, and child advocates, all with knowledge of children’s literature. The committee is comprised of nine to twelve people serving three-year terms. Members read widely throughout the year, communicate via an online platform, and meet virtually bi-monthly.