KBA Awards

The Kentucky Bluegrass Award is an annual award for the best books in grades PreK-12 as chosen by students.

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9th - 12th grade winners!

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6th - 8th grade winners!

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3rd - 5th grade winners!

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Kindergarten - 2nd Grade winners!

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Preschool winners!

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And the grade level winners are…🏆🏆🏆

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Attention Kentucky School Librarians! The KBA nominees for the 2025-2026 school year are here! 🎉 This award celebrates outstanding literature across grade levels.📷 Check out this year’s 9th-12th Nominees. #KBA2026 @KBAAwards @KASL_Librarians

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Attention Kentucky School Librarians! The KBA nominees for the 2025-2026 school year are here! 🎉 This award celebrates outstanding literature across grade levels.📷 Check out this year’s 3rd-5th Nominees. #KBA2026 @KBAAwards @KASL_Librarians

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Attention Kentucky School Librarians! The KBA nominees for the 2025-2026 school year are here! 🎉 This award celebrates outstanding literature across grade levels.📷 Check out this year’s 6th-8th Nominees. #KBA2026 @KBAAwards @KASL_Librarians

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Attention Kentucky School Librarians! The KBA nominees for the 2025-2026 school year are here! 🎉 This award celebrates outstanding literature across grade levels.📷 Check out this year’s Preschool Nominees. #KBA2026 @KBAAwards @KASL_Librarians

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Attention Kentucky School Librarians! The KBA nominees for the 2025-2026 school year are here! 🎉 This award celebrates outstanding literature across grade levels.📚 Check out this year’s K-2nd Nominees. #KBA2026 @KBAAwards @KASL_Librarians

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It's almost time...the 2025-26 KBA nominees will be announced tomorrow-March 14th!! Stay tuned. @KASL_Librarians #reading

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It's about that time---Kentucky Bluegrass Awards time! We'd love to have you and your students participate this year. Need ideas? Visit the @KASL_Librarians site for resources, lists, and more. All students from Pre-K-12 invited! https://t.co/D2Gg3OfDtZ

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It’s never too early to start reading & promoting the @KBAAwards. They are open to ALL Kentucky educators. Check out the 9th-12th titles! Visit https://t.co/ML013X9wFK for teaching ideas. If you have any questions, please reach out to the KBA Co-Chairs & we’ll be happy to help.

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It’s never too early to start reading & promoting the @KBAAwards. They are open to ALL Kentucky educators. Check out the 6th-8th titles! Visit https://t.co/ML013X8YQc for teaching ideas. If you have any questions, please reach out to the KBA Co-Chairs & we’ll be happy to help.

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It’s never too early to start reading & promoting the @KBAAwards. They are open to ALL Kentucky educators. Check out the 3rd-5th titles! Visit https://t.co/ML013X9wFK for teaching ideas. If you have any questions, please reach out to the KBA Co-Chairs & we’ll be happy to help.

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It’s never too early to start reading & promoting the @KBAAwards. They are open to ALL Kentucky educators. Check out the K-2nd titles! Visit https://t.co/ML013X8YQc for teaching ideas. If you have any questions, please reach out to the KBA Co-Chairs & we’ll be happy to help.

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It’s never too early to start reading & promoting the @KBAAwards. They are open to ALL Kentucky educators. Check out the Preschool titles! Visit https://t.co/ML013X8YQc for teaching ideas. If you have any questions, please reach out to the KBA Co-Chairs & we’ll be happy to help.

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Congratulations to this year's KBA winners!

Pre-K: Sheepish: Wolf Under Cover, Helen Yoon
K-2: Chez Bob, Bob Shea
3-5: Allergic, Megan Wagner Lloyd & Michelle Mee Nutter @GraphixBooks
6-8: Black Brother, Black Brother, @jewell_p_rhodes
9-12: I Must Betray You, @RutaSepetys

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@eplewallen The first couple years as LMS are tough. You’ll get em next year! Reach out if you need some ideas!