James Russell Lowell Prize Selection Committee
Function: Selects the winner of the prize for an outstanding book published by a member of the Modern Language Association during the previous year. Committee members are appointed by the Committee on Honors and Awards. Because of recusals, some members may not participate in some judging rounds. Queries for the committee or about the prize should be sent to awards@mla.org.
Catherine L. Adams, 2022–23
Stacy Alaimo, 2023–24
Ronald Judy, 2022–23; 2023 (Ch.)
Yoon Sun Lee, 2023; 2025
Justin Read, 2022–23
Carlos Rojas, 2022–23
Salamishah Tillet, 2022–23