Coretta Scott King Book Awards Jury

Charge

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Jury consists of seven members serving staggered terms to ensure continuity; three of which are appointed by the CSK Committee Chair in odd years (2015, 17...); the remaining four members are elected by the CSK Committee membership present during its meeting during ALA Annual Conference in even years (2016,18...) Each juror serves a two-year term, beginning and ending during ALA's Annual Conference.

SUBMITTING TITLES

To review awards submission criteria and submit a title to the CSK Jury for consideration, please fill out the online form and wait for further instructions. PLEASE NOTE: Titles that are sent directly to the jury members without completing the form will not be considered.

Roster

Dr. LaKeshia NeShaun Darden
(Chair, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Mrs. Yolanda Foster Bolden
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Mrs. Tamela Nicole Chambers
(Member, July 1, 2022, to July 31, 2024)
Mrs. Edith Irene Ching
(Member, July 1, 2022, to July 31, 2024)
Angela Durham
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Jina DuVernay
(Member, July 1, 2022, to July 31, 2024)
Dr. Andrea Jamison
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Ms. Malana Krongelb
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Dr. Nancy Deborah Tolson
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Danielle M. Ponton
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025)
Kevin Strowder
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025)

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