Washington Children’s Choice Charter Statement
To organize the Washington State award program for K-3, read-aloud, picture books. This program includes:  
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Creating and vetting a nomination list of high-quality picture books to be shared as read-alouds that include a variety of subjects to educate and foster a love of books and reading among K-3 students.  
 
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Creating teaching and learning tools for librarians and educators to assist in the sharing of the books.  
 
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Promoting the award throughout the state including making posters, and presenting at the WLA conference.  
 
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Collecting votes and awarding the winning author and/or illustrator with an award from the students of Washington.  
 
 
WCCPBA Member Duties
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Read and suggest books for the WCCPBA list each year.  
 
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Read all suggested books on the list prior to the annual spring meeting.  
 
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Attend the annual spring nominating meeting to select the books. Members are expected to arrive prepared to introduce their nomination with justification (not a summary of the book).  
 
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Write lesson plans for the activity packet, booklet, fantastic agenda board by the agreed upon date.  
 
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Help to create additional materials as needed. 
 
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Host a nominating session in the spring for the committee as needed (alternating east and west side of the mountains)  
 
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Keep their WLA membership current. 
 
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Fulfill tasks as delegated to your role on the committee each year.  
 
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Maintain employment within a school library or in youth services at a public library.                                     
 
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Attend the annual WLA Conference and/or appropriate WCCPBA workshop and assist as needed during the session. 
 
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Help distribute WCCPBA posters.  
 
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Promote the award in your area.  
 
 
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