National Ambassador
The new National Ambassador will be announced January 5, 2010, at the Library of Congress! Stay tuned to find out who will take over the reins for outgoing Ambassador Jon Scieszka.
The position of National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature was created by the Children’s Book Council, Every Child a Reader, and the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress to raise national awareness of the importance of young people’s literature as it relates to lifelong literacy, education, and the development and betterment of the lives of young people.
The National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature is named by the Librarian of Congress for a two-year term, based on recommendations from a selection committee representing many segments of the book community. The selection criteria include the candidate’s contribution to young people’s literature and ability to relate to children.
The National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature initiative is administered by Every Child a Reader in collaboration with the CBC and the Library of Congress.
To learn more about this literacy initiative, please visit the Ambassador website at www.childrensbookambassador.com.