I also created an evaluation sheet to help us keep track of our thoughts and award criteria as we read. This version is not editable, but you can save a copy if you would like an editable version. Let me know if you have any trouble accessing it.
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Kristin Williamson
Children's Services Manager
Metropolitan Library System
She/Her/Hers,She/Her/Ella
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Original Message:
Sent: Jan 28, 2025 12:13 PM
From: Kristin Williamson
Subject: Pura Belpré 2026: Getting Started
Hi Committee Members,
While we await the appointment of our committee chair and remaining four members, I wanted to suggest that we begin our preliminary reading to make the most of our time.
I've created a spreadsheet of potential titles for consideration, compiled from School Library Journal and Horn Book reviews, as well as from blogs about highly anticipated books by Latine authors. You should have editing capability in the spreadsheet, so feel free to add to it. I included a column for each of us so we can mark off titles as we read them. Starting our reading now will give us a head start on our committee work and allow us the opportunity to read more books than if we wait for our first meeting to begin reading.
As you know, we will also receive nominations for books to consider during our selection process. The spreadsheet I've created is simply a starting point to help us begin while we await these nominations and the completion of our committee.
Please let me know if you have trouble accessing the spreadsheet or if you have any questions. I look forward to working with you both and eventually with our full committee.
Best,
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Kristin Williamson
Children's Services Manager
Metropolitan Library System
She/Her/Ella
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