Ever wonder what it takes to judge a literary award? Us too. Even as volunteers rolled in, we weren’t quite sure what to tell them. Some things we do know:
- Judging starts after the Top Five are announced on January 1;
- Judging ends, uh, at a date to be announced later, probably early February;
- Judges are expected to read all five books in their category;
- "Eenie-meenie-minee-mo" is not acceptable judging criteria.
We’re still finessing some details, like how much to weigh pictures versus plot, or whether serious trumps silly (silly being a virtue in kiddie lit, after all).
Below are the judges. so far. There are fewer spots open compared to the nominating committees, but we’re still taking names if you’re interested. Judging slots are now full.
Also, please don’t be put off if you see a few extra Jennifers or Pattys. They’re all different people, as you’ll see when you click through to their excellent blogs.
–Anne Levy, Web mistress
Fantasy and Science Fiction
J.L. Bell
Fairrosa
Sarah
Greg F.
Cassie
Graphic Novels
Stacy
Laura
Snow
Tangognat
Jennifer W.
Middle-Grade Fiction
Jen
Eric
Sherry
Patty
Brooke
Non-Fiction (MG and YA)
Marcia
Carolyn
Jennifer
Pamela
Emily
Non-Fiction (Picture Books)
Kris
Jennifer
Carrie
Tim
Andi
Picture Books
Anne
Pamela
Renee
Nikki
Anne-Marie
Poetry
Kelly F.
Wendy
Jone
Gregory K.
Walter