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Summer Reader Poll 2020: Meet Our Esteemed Panelists!

Every year, we recruit a panel of experts — authors, critics, librarians — to help us curate a fantastic list of 100 favorite reads. And this year we're celebrating books for the littlest readers.
The contest judges

Gather 'round, children, and let me tell you a story — about the amazing group of authors, librarians and critics we've assembled to help judge this year's Summer Reader Poll!

As you know, every year we ask you to tell us all about your favorite books — this year, we're focusing on the littlest readers, so we want to hear about.

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