SUNSHINE STATE YOUNG READERS AWARD JR. COMMITTEE () Mission The mission of the Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr. program is to develop student interest in reading for pleasure by exposing them to a wide range of appropriate literature. Sunshine State Jr. books are selected for their wide appeal, literary value, varied genres, curriculum connections, and/or multicultural representation. Students are encouraged to listen to these books read to them, read them in a small group setting, or read independently to develop skills in fluency and comprehension. Charge The Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr. Committee shall: Plan, coordinate, and monitor the selection of the Sunshine State Young Readers Awards Jr. by school children of Florida in grades K–2. Develop a master list of titles from which the award books will be chosen. Present the list of recommended titles for the upcoming year to the Board at the Spring Board meeting. Plan an event at the annual Conference for the presentation of the Sunshine State Young Readers Awards Jr. to the author and illustrator of the book. Present at least one concurrent session at the annual Conference to provide ideas to promote the program in elementary schools. Committee Summary from the Bylaws Article XIII Committees Section 18 – Eleven members, including a chair, representing geographical areas of state; appointed by approved by the Board; three-year term for members, may not be reappointed to consecutive terms; chair serves one-year term, must have served on committee previously, may be reappointed twice, after completion of term serves as committee advisor for one year. Standing Rules The Chairman shall:
SUNSHINE STATE YOUNG READERS AWARD JR. COMMITTEE () Mission The mission of the Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr. program is to develop student interest in reading for pleasure by exposing them to a wide range of appropriate literature. Sunshine State Jr. books are selected for their wide appeal, literary value, varied genres, curriculum connections, and/or multicultural representation. Students are encouraged to listen to these books read to them, read them in a small group setting, or read independently to develop skills in fluency and comprehension. Charge The Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr. Committee shall: Plan, coordinate, and monitor the selection of the Sunshine State Young Readers Awards Jr. by school children of Florida in grades K–2. Develop a master list of titles from which the award books will be chosen. Present the list of recommended titles for the upcoming year to the Board at the Spring Board meeting. Plan an event at the annual Conference for the presentation of the Sunshine State Young Readers Awards Jr. to the author and illustrator of the book. Present at least one concurrent session at the annual Conference to provide ideas to promote the program in elementary schools. Committee Summary from the Bylaws Article XIII – Committees Section 18 Eleven members, including a chair, representing geographical areas of state; appointed by approved by the Board; three-year term for members, may not be reappointed to consecutive terms; chair serves one-year term, must have served on committee previously, may be reappointed twice, after completion of term serves as committee advisor for one year. Standing Rules The Chairman shall: