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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.

Watch the recorded session from May 1, 2024 to learn more about this program and the 2024 selections: NCompass Live: One Book For Nebraska Kids & Teens 2024.

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 high school age readers.

Looking for past selections? Jump to: 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2014 2013 2012 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08


Current Year: One Book For Nebraska Kids and Teens 2025

Kids: Lions and Liars by Kate Beasley

Frederick Frederickson is tired of being at the bottom of the schoolyard food chain. When a series of misteps lands him in a disciplinary camp where no one knows who he really is, he has a change to start over at the top - but can he pull it off?

Links Activities 
Author Information
Alphabet Soup  
Book Club Kit
Learn to Tie Basic Knots from Animated Knots
Discussion Questions Paracord Survival Bracelet Craft from Instructables
Read-Alikes Mini Book Review Sheet
Lions and Liars book cover

Teens: Where You See Yourself by Claire Forrest

Born with celebral palsy, Effie uses a wheelchair to navigate the mostly-accessible halls of her high school. With college on the horizon, she struggles to picture herself in the typical campus experience. When she does find her dream school, she is afraid to tell her parents, knowing they will be against this choice. Effie's mom is always pushing her to advocate for herself at school; can she stand up to her mom as well?

Links Activities 
Book Website
Mad Libs
Author Information
Discussion and Activity Guide from Scholastic
Book Club Kit Coming Soon!
Mini Book Review Sheet
Read-Alikes
Where You See Yourself book cover

Coming Soon: One Book For Nebraska Kids and Teens 2026

Watch this spot for more information!

Sponsored by the Nebraska Library Commission & the Regional Library Systems