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Collection Development Statement The Lone Star Reading List is not designed to support any particular curriculum. Librarians are not required or expected to purchase every book on the list. Due to the diversity in age range and topics, librarians should follow local collection development policies and guidelines when considering which titles to purchase for their library.
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.
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.
Lone Star Current Nominations – Nominations open January 2026
Thank you to all who volunteered! Please visit the Young Adult Round Table 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.
The YART 2026 volunteer form is now open! Please apply by clicking the link below.
YOUNG ADULT ROUND TABLE – GET INVOLVED!
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