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Spirit of Texas Reading Program

The Spirit of Texas Reading Program is a recommended reading list developed by public and school librarians from the Young Adult Round Table (YART). The purpose of the list is to encourage youths in grades 6-12 to explore a variety of current, quality books from Texas authors and illustrators, develop critical reading skills, and to encourage greater interaction between Texas authors and illustrators, Texas librarians, and Texas youth.

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Felice and the Wailing Woman
Book - 2023 Nominee, Middle School, 2026
Nominees: Diana Lopez
J F LOP
Available in some locations
The Ambassador of Nowhere, Texas
Book - 2021 Nominee, Middle School, 2026
Nominees: Kimberly Willis Holt
J F HOL
Available in some locations
The No-brainer's Guide to Decomposition
Book - 2024 Nominee, Middle School, 2026
Nominees: Adrianna Cuevas
J F CUE
Available in some locations
The Pecan Sheller
Book - 2025 Nominee, Middle School, 2026
Nominees: Lupe Ruiz-Flores
J F RUI
All copies in use Availability details
Camp Sylvania
Book - 2023 Nominee, Middle School, 2025
Nominees: Julie Murphy
J F MUR
Available in some locations
Hope wins
Hope wins
Hope wins
Book Nominee, Middle School, 2025
Nominees: Rose Brock
The Partition Project
Book - 2024 Nominee, Middle School, 2025
Nominees: Saadia Faruqi
J F FAR
Available in some locations
The Tryout
Book - 2022 Nominee, Middle School, 2025
Nominees: Christina Soontornvat and Joanna Cacao
GN J SOO
All copies in use Availability details
Aniana Del Mar Jumps in
Book - 2023 Nominee, Middle School, 2024
Nominees: Jasminne Méndez
J F MEN
Available in some locations
Shine On, Luz Véliz!
Book - 2022 Nominee, Middle School, 2024
Nominees: Rebecca Balcárcel
J F BAL
Available in some locations
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