KBA 2027 Nominees

Many schools suggest that students should read at least two books from a Nominee List to be eligible to vote in the annual KBA awards. The specific voting process is determined at the individual school/library level. Schools, libraries, parents, and community organizations participating in and promoting the KBA program should select books from these lists for inclusion in collections and programming that they feel are appropriate for the needs and interests of their patrons or students. The Kentucky Bluegrass Award is designed to encourage students to read widely from well-reviewed literature that reflects a variety of experiences and points of view.

These 2027 KBA Nominees will be voted on and winners announced in April of 2027. 

Please submit your students' votes on our 2026 nominees by April 10. 

Full list of 2027 KBA Nominees with covers
Full list of 2027 KBA Nominees without covers