Book challenges and awards
Texas Bluebonnet Award master list, 2026-2027
The 2026-2027 Texas Bluebonnet list is the one Texas students in grades 3-6 are reading now. Two of the titles, Will's Race for Home and Wanda Hears the Stars, also won ALA awards in January 2026.
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Paul Tremblay · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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The Black Mambas
Kelly Crull · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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Danilo Was Here
Tamika Burgess · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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Fowl Play
Kristin O'Donnell Tubb · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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Gabby Torres Gets a Billion Followers
Angela Dominguez · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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Gracie under the Waves
Linda Sue Park · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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I'm a Dumbo Octopus!
Anne Lambelet · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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Introducing Sandwina
Vicki Conrad · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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The Invisible Parade
Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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The Library of Unruly Treasures
Jeanne Birdsall · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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Lola
Karla Arenas Valenti · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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Mixed-Up
Kami Garcia · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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Pocket Bear
Katherine Applegate · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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Safe Crossing
Kari Percival · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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Saved by the Smell
Jarrett Lerner · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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Speak Up, Santiago!
Julio Anta · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall
Jasmine Warga · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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The Trouble with Heroes
Kate Messner · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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Wanda Hears the Stars
Amy S. Hansen and Wanda Díaz Merced · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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Will's Race for Home
Jewell Parker Rhodes · Ages 8-12
On the 2026-27 Texas Bluebonnet list, a grade 3-6 readers' choice award.
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