Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life. ~ Mortimer J. Adler
The
Caldecott
Award
for distinguished picture books
Pura Belpré Award
-
Outstanding literature celebrating Latino culture
Texas 2 x 2 Award
for kids 2 years- 2nd grade
The
Texas
Bluebonnet Award
Oustanding picture books and novels selected by Texas librarians
Tejas Award
, K-6
Bilingual or Spanish books
Texas Young Adult
Awards
Lone Star Award
- Students grades 6-8
TAYSHAS
-
Young adults,
grades 9-12
Readers' Cafe
Book Blog
Newbery Award
-
children up to 14 years old
Click the
Booktalk
link to hear all about Texas award winners and rate books you have read from the lists for grades K-12!
ALA's Notable
Books
for Children
DAWCL
Children's Book
Council Books
First Book Favorites
Suggestions for early reads
ALA's Books
for Young Adults
Lobo Library
recommended reading
Nancy Turner
, Director of Library Services, (512) 268-2141
ext 6074
Page updated 6/07
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