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Siddie Joe Johnson Award Application 2026
Congratulations to Suzan Nyfeler, a dedicated librarian at Austin’s Central Library,
recipient of the 2025 Siddie Joe Johnson Award!
The Siddie Joe Johnson Award (SJJ) is presented to a public or school librarian to recognize outstanding achievement in children’s library service.
The SJJ Award was named in honor of Siddie Joe Johnson, who served as children’s librarian and coordinator of children’s services for the Dallas Public Library for twenty-seven years. Ms. Johnson, a published poet and author, was the recipient of awards from the Poetry Society of Texas, the Texas Institute of Letters, and the American Library Association for her work in children’s library service.
Nominees are evaluated on the basis of outstanding or innovative programs, a sustained high level of performance, leadership ability, involvement in professional organizations, community involvement, and cooperation with parents and other libraries, especially outside their own system.
To qualify for the SJJ award, a nominee must:
Applications will remain active for two years provided the nominee remains eligible based on the above criteria.
Nominations open in October and close in December each year. Look for announcements on TLA Engage with the link to nominate a colleague!
