Procedures

The Spirit of Texas Reading Program – High School is intended for recreational reading, not to support a specific curriculum. Due to the diversity of this age range, Texas librarians should purchase titles on this list according to their collection policies. Each featured author has had at least one book favorably reviewed for grades 6-12 in a professional review source.

Collection Development Statement

The Spirit of Texas (SPOT) 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.

Committee Members

• Deborah Zeman, Chair – 2024-2027
• Kimberly Kinnaird, Administrative Assistant – 2024 – 2027
• Noel Hill – 2024 – 2027
• Paige Portele – 2024 – 2027
• Michelle Walker – 2024 – 2027
• Geoff Scott – 2024 – 2027
• Beth Brentlinger – 2024 – 2027
• Brooke Glazener – 2024 – 2027
• Emily Thorpe – 2024 – 2027
• Vanessa Zambrana – 2024 – 2027

2026 Nominations

SPOT List Nomination Form

Please click the Procedures button below to learn more about the nomination criteria.

Procedures

SPOT – High School History