Children's Round Table
Texas Library Association sponsors reading lists solely to encourage free voluntary reading.
The purpose of the Children's Round Table (CRT) is to promote and improve library service to children and young people, to stimulate interest in the literature for this age group and to cooperate in the promotion of general and joint enterprises with the Texas Library Association. CRT needs YOU! Please consider serving on a CRT committee. There are lots of great opportunities for you to become involved or continue to be involved. I look forward to working with you!
Many hands make light work! Thank you for your membership in CRT.
– Karen Kessel, chair
- Sally Miculek, Chair; Austin Public Library
- Jacqueline Bridges-Sheppherd, Chair-Elect; Arlington ISD
- Karen Kessel, Past-Chair; Hays CISD
- Amy Roberts, Secretary; San Antonio Public Library
- Denise Kornegay, Executive Board Liaison; Paris ISD
El día de los niños/El día de los libros is a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates every year on April 30.
Presented to a Public or School Librarian by the Children's Round Table of TLA to recognize Outstanding Achievement in Children’s Library Service
History
The SJJ Award was named in honor of Siddie Joe Johnson, who served as Children's Librarian and Coordinator of Children's Services for the Dallas Public Library for twenty-seven years. Ms. Johnson, a published poet and author, was the recipient of awards from the Poetry Society of Texas and the Texas Institute of Letters, as well as from the American Library Association for her work in children's library service.
Procedure
The Siddie Joe Johnson Award recognizes an outstanding Texas Librarian and member of Children’s Round Table who works with children from preschool to eighth grade and who has been active within the last twelve months.
Nominees are evaluated on the basis of outstanding or innovative programs, a sustained high level of performance, leadership ability, involvement in professional organizations, community involvement, and cooperation with parents and other libraries, especially outside their own system.
Information requested for nominations is limited to 5 pages, including letters of recommendation received from colleagues and employers as well as supporting data such as examples of work, news articles, publicity for exemplary programs, etc. to establish the merits of the candidate.
The recipient will be honored at the 2010 Texas Bluebonnet Award Luncheon at TLA Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Last year's recipient was Jacqueline Bridges-Sheppherd from West Elementary School in Arlington.
NOMINATION FORM (doc)
The deadline for submission is TBA.
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