The Children's Literature Council of Southern California is a non-profit organization that promotes greater interest in literature for children and young people and encourages excellence in the production and selection of books in that field. The work of the Council is accomplished through the cooperative effort of its members who include school and public librarians, teachers, authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, parents, and others interested in children's and young adult literature. This diversity means that members share a wealth of expertise.

The organization was founded in 1961 by Dorothy C. McKenzie and others dedicated to the celebration of literature for children and teens in the Southern California area. A 21-member Board of Directors with 7 Officers coordinates and plans the activities for the organization.

The Council educates its members through many events and activities. The Spring Workshop provides practical information to those who work directly with young people and literature. Through publicity the Council supports the activities of Other Organizations involved with literature for children and young adults.

The Council also recognizes the works of Southern California authors and illustrators in categories that reflect the most outstanding books published the previous year. These Awards are presented at the annual Fall Gala which features a reception honoring Southern California authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults as well as a distinguished speaker.

The Sampler, a newsletter published by the Council, keeps readers updated on events, trends and issues in children's and young adult literature. The Sampler also features "Wet Print", a list of recently published books by Southern California authors and illustrators. The Council also publishes a membership directory each year for its members.

	President Cathy Ryne, Public Librarian Cathy is an Associate Librarian at the Sierra Madre Public Library.
	Immediate Past President Melinda Steep, Public Librarian Melinda is the Acting Director of the Yorba Linda Public Library. She is also Chair of the 2009 Beatty Committee for the California Library Association.
	1st Vice President (Fall Gala and Awards Program) Cindy Corderman, Public Librarian Cindy is a Children's Librarian for Orange County Public Library.
	2nd Vice President ("The Sampler" - Newsletter) Shana Johnson , Public Librarian Shana is a Children's Librarian at the Santa Monica Public Library. She currently serves on the Council's Awards Committee and is the editor of the Council's newsletter, The Sampler.
	3rd Vice President (Spring Workshop) Pamela M. Greene, School Librarian Pamela is the School Librarian at The Hollywood Schoolhouse. She is also a Web Designer and is currently the Webmaster for the CLCSC Website and the California Young Reader Medal Website. She is the Chair of the 2007-2008 Spring Workshop.
	Secretary Kay Driscoll, Public Librarian Kay is a former Children's Librarian at the Oxnard Public Library.
	Treasurer Maxine Lucas, School Librarian Maxine is a School Librarian at Harvard-Westlake Middle School in Los Angeles. She is also a member of the Executive Board of the Catholic Library Association.

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