Reading Lists
Aquatic Adventurer

The ocean is fascinating, terrifying, and full of wonder. You and your undersea adventurer can explore the ocean with these great books featuring all things aquatic!


By the Sea

Disappear into cool, crystal-blue water, letting the ocean waves drown out the worries of life and wash away all that icky sweat with these YA ocean-inspired books! ...
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Don't Read These Books

Everyone loves a good banned book, right? Throughout the years these books have been challenged or banned for various reasons. You might be surprised to learn what books have been banned!


Fun with Friends

Young readers can join in on the fun with books that teach the importance of working together toward a common goal and the power of friendship.


Nature Seekers

Introduce young readers to the natural world, travel, conservation, and other adventures while they engage with these exciting stories told by a fun cast of characters.


Ocean Tales

Learning about the ocean is super fun for kids thanks to the amazingly diverse nature of marine life and environments. The ocean books in this list include fun fictional stories for kids of all ages.


Seas the Day

Cast your net over these books and sea what you might uncover in one of these books!


Volunteer State Book Award Nominees, Intermediate

2020-2021 Volunteer State Book Award Nominee List https://www.tasltn.org/vsba


Volunteer State Book Award Nominees, Middle School

2020-2021 Volunteer State Book Award Nominee List https://www.tasltn.org/vsba


Volunteer State Book Award Nominees, Primary

2020-2021 Volunteer State Book Award Nominee List https://www.tasltn.org/vsba