State Award and Reading List

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The Tayshas Reading list is a recommended reading list developed by public and school librarians fromthe Young Adult Round Table (YART) of the Texas Library Association (TLA). The purpose of the list is to encourage students in grades 9-12 to explore a variety of current books. The Tayshas list is intended for recreational reading, not to support a specific curriculum. Each book on the list has been favorably reviewed for grades 9-12 in a professional review source.
 
 
 

The Texas Maverick Graphic Novels Reading list is a recommended reading list developed by public andschool librarians from the Young Adult Round Table (YART). The purpose of the list is to encourage students in grades 6-12 to explore a variety of current books. The Maverick list is intended for recreational reading, not to support a specific curriculum. Your librarian, Mrs. VanZandt, is a current member of the Maverick committee (term 2013-2016).
 
 
 

The Spirit of Texas Reading Program-High School is a recommended reading list developed by public and school librarians from the Young Adult Round Table (YART). The purpose of the list is to encourage youths in grades 9-12 to explore a variety of current, quality books from Texas authors and illustrators, develop critical reading skills, and to encourage greater interaction between Texas authors and illustrators, Texas librarians, and Texas youth. Your librarian was a founding member of the Spirit of Texas - High School committee (term 2012-2013).
 
 
 

The Tejas Star Reading List (TSRL) provides a recommended reading list developed by TLA member librarians from the Texas Association of School Librarians (TASL), the Children’s Round Table, Public Library Division (PLD), and the Latino Caucus. The purpose of the list is to encourage children ages 5-12 to explore multicultural books and to discover the cognitive and economic benefits of bilingualism and multilingualism.