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Annual List The Lone Star Reading List is developed by public and school librarians from the Young Adult Round Table. The list’s purpose is to encourage students in grades 6, 7, or 8 to explore a variety of current books.
2026 Lone Star List 2026 Lone Star Annotated List 2026 Lone Star Handout
The committee must locate a positive review for students in grades 6, 7, or 8 to consider the book. Learn more about nomination criteria here.
Publishers, please do not use this form. Email the Young Adult Round Table if you want to send the committee copies of a book.
Suggest a title for the 2027 Lone Star List
Lone Star Current Nominations
Thank you to all who volunteered! Please visit the Young Adult Round Table webpage and community on Engage to learn about new committee members and officers.
Ready to take your love of reading young adult books to the next level? Volunteering for one of YART’s reading committee lists allows you to help curate a diverse list of books that meet the needs of all young adults in Texas. You can also volunteer for one of YART’s executive board positions to help advocate for YA reading, publicize reading lists, work with publishers, and plan conferences.
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