Early and Family Literacy Committee

Charge

To identify, synthesize, and disseminate current research findings relevant to early and family literacy issues from library schools, scholars of education, and other advocacy sources to libraries, childcare providers, and community agencies serving young children (birth through age 8). To develop in-person and virtual training workshops about early and family literacy skills, practices, and research, and to update and develop ALSC resources with early and family literacy information.  To collaborate with and advise related ALSC committees and groups, and library and education associations on early and family literacy issues and concerns. To serve as a resource about ALSC early and family literacy products including those available for purchase.
 

Roster

Laura Graedel Partington (Co-Chair, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Ms. Rachel Godwin Payne (Co-Chair, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Meagan Albright (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Ms. Deadra Octavia Brown (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Mary Christine Cooper (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Macy Davis (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Jennifer M. Duffy (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024)
Rachee Fagg (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024)
Amy A. McClure (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Kimberly Alberts (Consultant, January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024)
Danielle Jones (Board Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024)
Alena Rivers (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2027)

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Composition

The Early and Family Literacy Committee consists of nine members, including two co-chairs who are appointed in alternating years. (2 Co-Chairs + 7)
One of the nine is designated as liaison to other ALSC committees working with young children.

Members are appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving 2-year terms and led by the committee co-chairs. 

Origin

Established in 2019 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

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