One Book For Nebraska Kids
or One Book For Nebraska Teens
Wouldn't it be great if kids all over Nebraska were talking about books? The Nebraska Library Commission & the
Regional Library Systems have a program where kids can all read and discuss the same book.
The Nebraska Library Commission and the Regional Library Systems have book bags for many, but not all, of the selected titles.
To borrow the book bags, contact the Commission Reference Services, 402-471-2045, 800-307-2665,
e-mail, or the Regional Library System
offices. For more information contact Sally Snyder,
Coordinator of Children and Young Adult Library Services, 402-471-4003, 800-307-2665. Guidelines can be
found here. These are thought-provoking books to read anytime and librarians may borrow
the book sets whenever they are available and fit into their library or school's schedule. The
Library Commission has many other book bags available - check them out here.
Tune in for the recorded session from April 15, 2026 to learn more about this program and the 2026 selections:
NCompass Live: One Book For Nebraska Kids & Teens 2026.
Beginning in 2013 we select both a One Book for Nebraska Kids and a One Book for
Nebraska Teens every year. Prior to 2013 we alternated choosing titles. The "Kids" book is aimed at
grades 4-6 or so and the "Teens" title is often aimed at jr. high and high school-age readers.
Looking for past selections? Jump to:
2025
2024
2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
2018 2017
2016 2014 2013 2012 2011-12
2010-11 2009-10 2008-09
2007-08
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Kids: Lucky Scramble by Peter Raymundo
A combination of novel and full color graphic novel.
Tyler Goodman (12) has qualified for the Speed Cubing National Championships in Las Vegas. But aren’t able to go until “the retailer CubeMania offers him one
of their coveted all-expenses-paid sponsorships.”
Once there, he encounters some of the hundreds of speed cubers from around the country. Each has confidence and skill. Tyler is more about enjoying the experience
– nothing ruthless about him. His goal is already accomplished: to make it to the National Championship.
Will anyone cheat (can one cheat with the cubes?), who will crack under pressure, who will win?
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Teens: Not Nothing by Gayle Forman
Alex did something horrible. Major bad.
Now a judge has assigned him to work at a nursing home, 5 days a week, for the summer. Here he meets 107 year old Joseph (Josey) Kravitz – a survivor of the Holocaust who hasn’t spoken in five years.
Josey speaks to Alex and over time, tells him some of his life story. The part about the Holocaust.
Alex is living with his aunt and uncle, who show little interest in or love for him. His mother disappeared almost a year ago.
Coincidences factor into both Josey’s life surviving the Holocaust, and Alex’s life working at the nursing home.
Booklist (7/1/24) says, “While the subject matter…makes for some difficult reading, those who stick with this story will be richly rewarded.”
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Sponsored by the Nebraska Library Commission & the
Regional Library Systems