FYI,

Each year the ALSC Notable Children's Books Committee identifies the best of the best in children's books. According to the Notables Criteria, "notable" is defined as: Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outstanding. As applied to children's books, notable should be thought to include books of especially commendable quality, books that exhibit venturesome creativity, and books of fiction, information, poetry and pictures for all age levels (birth through age 14) that reflect and encourage children's interests in exemplary ways.

This year the 2027 Notable Children's Book Committee met yesterday on June 16th and will be meeting tomorrow, Thursday, June 18th for its July 2026 summer discussions. Register to observe the Thursday discussion here:

• Thursday, June 18, 2026 @ 2pm ET –
  Register here 

 You can find the full list of titles to be discussed on the ALSC Blog: www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/06/...

Sarah Bean Thompson

Notable Children's Books Committee Chair

Forwarded by:

Sharon Rawlins (she/her)

Youth Services Specialist

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