President

Lynn Kysh, Clinical Scholarship Librarian
Lynn is a medical librarian with the heart of a children's services librarian. She currently works at the Institute for Nursing and Interprofessional Research at Children's Hospital Los Angeles where she supports clinically-based quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research.

1st Vice President (Fall Gala)

Helen Fairman - Bio coming soon

2nd Vice President (Communication)

Marissa Wasseluk, Content Producer & Marketing Strategist

Marissa Wasseluk has spent years championing great stories and meaningful causes, blending her skills in communications and marketing with her lifelong love of children’s books. Her work as Director of Digital Content at the national nonprofit First Book directly contributed to putting books into the hands of young readers who might not have had access otherwise. 

As 2nd Vice President and Communications Officer for the Children's Literature Council of Southern California, she continues to celebrate the magic of books that spark curiosity and inspire young minds. She believes there’s nothing quite like the joy of a well-loved story—whether it’s read under a blanket fort or shared with a room full of eager listeners.

3rd Vice President (Other Events)

Vacant

Treasurer

Helen Moses - Bio coming Soon

Secretary

Joanna K. Fabicon, Public Librarian
Joanna is the Senior Librarian of Children's Services for the Los Angeles Public Library. She has served in various roles for CLCSC (Awards, Spring Workshop, Membership) and was part of the Newbery 2021 Committee.

Dr. Marjorie Arnett
Marjorie retired in 2009 after 42 years as a classroom teacher, reading specialist and administrator in public and private schools in Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, and California. She was western regional coordinator for IRA Teacher Book Choice Award, founding board member of Wisconsin Independent School Educators (WISE), Founding Board Member, member of Smiley Public Library Family Day Planning committee, and Coordinator of Charlotte S. Huck Children's Literature Festival at the University of Redlands.

Nell Cross Beckerman, Children's Book Author

A California native, Nell Cross Beckerman writes award-winning lyrical books about nature and adventure. Titles include CAVES, VOLCANOES, FROM PARK TO PLAY, WHEN THE SKY GLOWS, DOWN UNDER THE PIER, and the forthcoming FORESTS.

She is a Critique Ninja for the 12x12 Picture Book Challenge, an instructor at Storyteller Academy, and a member of the Society of Children's Book Authors and Illustrators (SCBWI). She loves traveling all over the country visiting schools and inspiring kids to read, write, and explore the world.

Annalisa Engh, Public Librarian
Annalisa is a children's librarian at LA County Library. In this role, she helps young children discover books that reflect and expand their worldviews so they can develop a lifelong love of learning.

Judith Kantor, School Librarian
Judith is the librarian at the UCLA Lab School.

Charmetria Marshall, Public Librarian
Charmetria has worked in libraries for over 10 years. She is a Library Manager with LA County Library and is an advocate for equal access to information and helping communities to be lifelong learners.

Dana Middleton, Middle Grade Author
Dana is a middle grade author who lives in Los Angeles. Her books include: Not a Unicorn (Chronicle Books), Open If You Dare and The Infinity Year of Avalon James (Feiwel & Friends). You can find her on Instagram @danamiddletonbooks.

Erika Morris, Public Librarian
Erika is a Youth Services Librarian at LA County Library and lover of eBooks and audiobooks.

Christine Allen
Christine is District Librarian for grades K-12 in Riverside, California.

Serenna Day
Serena retired from the Los Angeles Public Library and served as Past President of FOCAL.

Pamela M. Greene

Retired Children’s Librarian and Technology Teacher, Media Reviewer for Common Sense Networks, Web Designer, and creator/designer of “Flannelboards by Pamela .” Pamela served on the CLCSC board from 1999 – 2019, and was responsible for ushering the Council into the digital age by creating the first CLCSC website.

Maxine Lucas
Maxine is a retired School Librarian. She has been a CLCSC member since 1991.

Penny Markey
Retired Public Librarian, Advocate, Libraries and Literacy, Children and Families

Lynne Mook
Retired Book Distributor - Mook and Blanchard

Sue Alexander
Sue was a prolific author of children's books, including Nadia the Willful, World Famous Muriel, Dear Phoebe, and Behold the Trees. 

Caroline Gill

Bio coming soon

Carolyn Johnson
Carolyn was the director of the Fullerton Public Library after being a children's librarian for many years. 

Peggy Miller
Peggy was instrumental in establishing libraries in the elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

She worked with the district staff to convert a space, get shelving put in, and purchase a core collection in school after school over an eighteen-year period. Peggy also taught Children's Literature classes at USC for 16 years in addition to editing the Booklist for Elementary School Library Media Centers, a core collection published and distributed state-wide. She was president of CASL during the time when this state school library organization and the state school media organization, CAEMAT, laid the groundwork for their merger into CMLEA. Peggy also served on the first California Young Reader Medal Committee, helping to develop guidelines for our own state book award, the winners of which are decided by votes from children. She was one of the pioneering members of the Children's Literature Council of Southern California—CLCSC—formerly, SCCLCYP and a founding member of FOCAL, the support group of the Children's Literature Department of the Los Angeles Public Library. She also served on numerous ALA Committees including the Newbery/Caldecott, Notable Books, Reluctant Readers, and Best Books for Young Adults.