KBA Resources

• Students from Preschool - 12th grade can read and rate the books on the Nominee Lists. 

• Each Nominee List has a grade level recommendation, but students may read/vote from multiple Nominee Lists. If a student has read two books from a list, they are eligible to vote.​​

• ​Adults can nominate books for inclusion on the Nominee Lists, serve on KBA Committees, and encourage participation by students.​

• Schools, libraries, bookstores, literacy groups, and individuals can help promote the program and help students participate in this program.

• Important KBA dates

• Students can begin reading as soon as the Nominee Lists are released and submit ballots throughout the year.

• ​Some schools and districts incorporate KBA books into Summer Reading promotions.

• All tallied votes must be submitted by April 10 of each year. Winners are announced in April.

• Books for upcoming Nominee Lists can be nominated by adults through the KASL website.

• New Nominee Lists are finalized in February of each year.

• The Kentucky Bluegrass Award program promotes student reading and critical thinking.

• It offers students a chance to give feedback and express their thoughts and opinions.

• The KBA program is designed to provide a wide range of new reading materials to students and it should be implemented in a way that is simple and fun for students, parents, and schools.

• By all means, feel free to make this program broadly inclusive!

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