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Local Librarian Joins Elite Caldecott Award Panel
3 Jul
Summary
- Marissa Guidara selected for prestigious 2027 Caldecott Committee.
- Committee selects best illustrated American children's picture book.
- Guidara excited to represent Reading and Berks County libraries nationally.
Marissa Guidara, a youth services district consultant with Reading District Libraries, has been named to the 2027 Caldecott Committee. This distinguished committee is responsible for selecting the recipient of the Caldecott Medal, an award established in 1938 for the best illustrated American picture book for children.
Guidara stated her excitement to represent her community on a national level and share the enthusiasm for Reading and Berks County libraries. The committee, comprising 15 members from the Association for Library Service to Children, will evaluate more than 800 picture books through an internal selection process. The 2027 award winners are scheduled to be announced in January.
In addition to her Caldecott role, Guidara serves as an advisor for the Libraries Transforming Communities initiative and the Will Eisner Graphic Novel Growth Grant jury. Reading District Libraries encompasses 25 locations throughout Berks County, including the Berks County Public Libraries System and the Wyomissing and Oley Valley Community Libraries.
