Charge
The Book Publications Committee acquires and reviews books and book series that support TESOL's mission and needs. Members of the committee identify themes or areas of interest suitable for publication, given TESOL's mandate, structure, and market position. They then identify authors and editors who can contribute quality manuscripts.
The committee seeks works that are of high quality, appealing to its members, representative of current practice in TESOL, and beneficial to TESOL's image in the educational community. Potential books include professional development texts, collections on current issues and approaches in TESOL, resource books for classroom teachers and program administrators, and classroom materials for the teacher. TESOL does not publish student textbooks.
Responsibilities
Committee members are expected to participate actively in evaluating manuscripts, suggesting qualified reviewers, and offering guidance to authors throughout the year. The committee also meets regularly with their TESOL staff liaison to monitor the progress of books in the pipeline, and during the annual convention to evaluate the previous year's achievement and set a course for the coming year.
Qualifications
Committee members are expected to
- know publications in the field of TESOL
- have a background in TESOL
- Be able to read and evaluate manuscripts critically and offer suggestions for improvement
- be familiar with the process of writing for publication or with selecting professional books
- know the needs of teachers and other members of the profession
Leadership, 2012-2013
Chair: John Liontas
Board Liaison: Tim Collins
Staff Liaison: Carol Edwards
For more information, please visit the Book Publications Committee's page in the TESOL Community.