How does the TBA program work?
All school libraries, public libraries and home school groups in Texas are encouraged to participate in Texas Bluebonnet Award. The program is promoted to students in 3rd through 6th grades or those doing work equivalent to those grade levels. Children can vote only from registered sites. Registration can be done at TLA Annual Conference or through the TBA website. Participating youngsters must read a minimum of five books from the current TBA Master List before they may vote for their favorite title in January. Teachers, parents, and librarians are encouraged to read some of the books aloud. Registered sites send their voting tallies to the TLA office by January 31 of each calendar year. The author of the book receiving the most votes statewide is declared the winner of the Texas Bluebonnet Award. Further information about the Bluebonnet Program is located in the Bluebonnet Policy and Procedures Manual.
