Each year, the ALSC Notable Children’s Recordings committee identifies the best of the best in children’s recordings, and YOU are invited to listen in on their discussions!
One of the charges of this committee is to to select, annotate, and present for publication an annual list of notable audio recordings of interest to children. Recordings are evaluated 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
The 2026 Notable Children’s Recordings committee will be meeting on January 16, January 22, and January 23 for its final 2026 discussions. Register to observe the discussions here:
January 16, 2026, @ 9am CT – Register here
January 22, 2026 @ 1pm CT – Register here
January 23, 2026 @ 1pm CT – Register here
The complete list of titles being discussed is available here: NCR January 2026 Discussion List
The entire 2026 Notable Children’s Recordings committee is excited to share this opportunity to learn more about critical evaluation of children’s recordings and listen to their final discussions.
All are welcome.