Description

The Children’s Literature Assembly Early Career Award recognizes the work of one early career individual who shows extraordinary promise as a researcher and leader in the field of children’s literature. It is awarded every other year.
Nominees must have graduated with a doctoral degree no more than seven years prior to the nomination date.

Submitted materials for each nominee as well as the initial letters will be reviewed and voted upon by all committee members. Committee members can include both Board members and regular membership members. Members of the committee are appointed by the Board.

2021 Call for Applications


Nominees must meet the following criteria:
  • have been a member of CLA for at least one year prior to nomination; and
  • have graduated with a doctoral degree no more than seven years prior to the nomination date.

The deadline for nomination is August 2, 2021. Eligible members may either self-nominate or be nominated by another CLA member.