Charge
To recommend on a regular basis every two years a living American poet to the NCTE Executive Committee for the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children in recognition of his or her aggregate work; to sustain the collection of poetry books of award winners, past and future, in the University of Minnesota, Kerlan Collection; to recognize and foster excellence in children's poetry by encouraging its publication; and to explore ways to acquaint teachers and children with poetry through such means as publications, programs, and displays.
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Current Members 2009-2012
CHAIR, Barbara Ward
(Washington State University, Richland)
INCOMING CHAIR, Nancy Hadaway (2015)
(University of Texas, Arlington)
Rebecca Kai Dotlich
(Carmel, IN)
Elaine Magliaro
(Beverly, MA)
Jonda McNair
(Clemson University, SC)
Mary Napoli
(Penn State University, Harrisburg)
Terrell Young
(Washington State University, Richland)
Executive Committee Liaison, Ernest Morrell
(Teachers College/Columbia University, New York, NY)
NCTE Administrative Liaison, Linda Walters
Past Members 