The Frances Lincoln Children’s Librarian Prize (FLCLP) is presented annually to a children’s or teen librarian who champions diversity and inclusion in their collection and community. The prize is open to school and public librarians.

Meet the 2025 Frances Lincoln Children's Librarian Prize Winner:

Mirna Gutierrez-Saucedo began her school library journey in 2018 with a clear purpose: to build a library that reflects and serves all her students. She has actively listened to what students want their library to be and has fiercely advocated on their behalf to make that vision a reality. Her advocacy has earned her school library many grants—a 2021 Laura Bush Foundation Grant, a 2024 REFORMA Noche de Cuentos Grant, and a 2025 Snapdragon Grant. To Mirna, school libraries are far more than book collections—they are spaces where students can feel seen, heard, and empowered.

2025 Frances Lincoln Children's Librarian Prize Winner Committee Statement:

"The Frances Lincoln Children’s Librarian Prize committee is pleased to announce Mirna Gutierrez-Saucedo as the 2025 Prize Winner. Mirna’s commitment as a school librarian and her success serving not only her student patrons but their families and community, exemplifies initiative, leadership, humanity, and creative problem solving. In a short amount of time Mirna has improved the holistic well-being of her community by applying for grants, partnering with community institutions, building student-centered collections, and cultivating relationships with the various students at her school."

Explore Frances Lincoln Children's Books!