Awards and Reading Lists for Teens
Lone Star Reading List
A reading list developed by the Texas Library Association's Young Adult Round Table to encourage students in grades 6, 7, or 8 to explore a variety of current books.
Texas Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List
A recommended reading list by the Texas Library Association's Young Adult Round Table designed for students in grades 6-12. The purpose of the list is to encourage students to explore a variety of current graphic novels.
Pura Belpré Awards
The Pura Belpré Award is presented annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience. Titles here are from the young adult selections.
Spirit of Texas Reading List
A recommended reading list by the Texas Library Association's Young Adult Round Table designed for students in grades 6-12 to encourage them to explore a variety of current, quality books from Texas authors and illustrators.
Tayshas Reading List
From the Caddo Indian word meaning "friends or allies," this list aims to motivate young adults in grades 9-12 to become lifelong readers and participate in the community of readers in Texas.
Texas Topaz Reading List
The Texas Topaz Reading List provides children, teens, and adults with recommended nonfiction titles that stimulate reading for pleasure and personal learning; it is intended for recreational reading. Titles here are from the Teen list.
