School Library Association

School Library Journal and Scholastic Announce 2020 School Librarian of the Year

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Monday, March 30, 2020

NEW YORK, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Cicely Lewis, a school librarian at Meadowcreek High School in Norcross, Georgia, has been named the 2020 School Librarian of the Year bySchool Library Journal (SLJ) and Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company.

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  • NEW YORK, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Cicely Lewis, a school librarian at Meadowcreek High School in Norcross, Georgia, has been named the 2020 School Librarian of the Year bySchool Library Journal (SLJ) and Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company.
  • I will use this platform to tell the world that every child deserves a certified school librarian in their school!"
  • School Library Journal is pleased to celebrate her stellar work through the School Librarian of the Year Award, which highlights the critical role of library professionals in fostering multiple literacies among our nation's youth."
  • About the School Librarian of the Year Awards:
    The 2020 School Librarian of the Year was selected by a panel of judges, including the Ambassador of School Libraries for Scholastic Book Fairs, John Schumacher, and 2018 School Librarian of the Year Ali Schilpp.