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 their local collection development policies and guidelines when considering which titles to purchase for their library.
Committee Members
| Stephanie Galvan Russel, Chair | 2024-2026 |
| Kimberly Kinnaird, Administrative Assistant | 2024-2027 |
| Phyllis Anizan | 2024-2027 |
| Noel Hill | 2024-2027 |
| Paige Portele | 2024-2027 |
| Michelle Walker | 2024-2027 |
| Beth Brentlinger | 2023-2026 |
| Brooke Glazener | 2023-2026 |
| Deborah Zeman | 2023-2026 |
| Emily Thorpe | 2024-2026 |
2025 Nominations
To learn more about nomination criteria, please click the Procedures button below.
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