The 2023 Notable Children’s Recordings committee invites all ALSC members to submit suggestions of titles to be considered for the 2023 Notable Children’s Recordings list. This annual list includes recordings for children 14 years of age and younger of especially commendable quality.
Recordings are evaluated by the committee on the following criteria:
- respects young people’s intelligence and imagination
- exhibits venturesome creativity
- in exemplary ways reflects and encourages the natural interest of children and young adolescents
- depicts excellence through the effective use of voices, music, sound effects, and language
- maintains high standards in aesthetic and technical aspects
- adapted materials remain true to, expand, or complement the original work
Please send your title suggestions to chairperson Jessica Gillis at gillisbooks@gmail.com by October 31, 2022. We look forward to receiving your suggestions!
— Jessica Gillis and members of the 2023 Notable Children’s Recordings committee.