Jewell Stoddard

Jewell Stoddard, is the director of children's services for Politics and Prose, a prominent Washington, D.C. bookstore. Prior to joining Politics and Prose, Stoddard was one of the founders of the Cheshire Cat Bookstore, one of the first children's bookstores in the country. Throughout her career, she has served on numerous book selection and award committees, including the Caldecott Committee, the Boston Globe Horn Book Award Committee, the Library of Congress Selection Committee, and the Hans Christian Andersen Book Committee. A former teacher, Stoddard continues to consult with schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations on children's book selections.